Lot 7626

Large Vietnam War souvenir Minh-mang thong bao (ZENO124198, 265 g., 124 mm) - Obv: Legend of 19th cent. Vietnamese coin Minh Man Thong Bao (1820-41) / Rev: Gate of the Imperial City, legend Dai Nam Quoc Mon Bao (Precious Gate of Dai Nam) - good VF, the Imperial City had four gates and this is the main gate. Stylized character “Shou” (longlivity) on the wall. Emperor Minh Mang minted several kinds of small and large coins in silver or gold, but never in copper. Produced during the American-Vietnam War as souvenirs. Nevertheless nicely produced and attractive