I have a very small group of Viet Nam in my collection mostly early bronze and one Vichy piece. My best is a 7 tien, no date 1820-41 crown in silver at 40 mm, KM#91. I purchased it at the liquidation of a fellows collection. He worked for the State Department. His job was to all US embassies and audit them. He was around ninety years old when he passed. I could only afford one coin and this is it. Right place at the right time.
ND Vietnam 500,000 dong. Worth about USD$22. Pardon me for posting a banknote, just wanted to show a picture of Uncle Ho.
Not really interested and I find that weird. It’s just that I’m tired ( not really) Asian counterfeit
For some years now I only seek and collect Asian coins. Mostly India and anywhere along the Silk Road. Here is the cradle of history.
Your thread was a find one. I’ve read you before. I find your thoughts interesting. I don’t have the skills to venture into Asia coins. Scared to death. That’s all
I have this one, actually my only cash coin so I know little to nothing about it. Can you identify it for me and is it genuine?
Looks identical to the one I posted. I don't know if mine is genuine, so I am unable to comment on yours. More here... https://www.cointalk.com/threads/annamese-coinage.393432/
I found this today using the Maktum coin identifier. It had a photo of the coin. "Vietnam, Dynasties; 60 Vietnamese dong, 1837. AE, Barker #144". Like you I cannot believe it is from 1834, but I'd like to know more and have no other source. I probably paid $2 on Ebay. Thanks
