Coins of the Early Ly Dynasty


 
These are the official coins of the Ly Dynasty, and among them are some of the most rare coins of all Vietnam. Although there are many smaller diminutive coins with reign titls from this dynasty it is unlikly they were minted during this period. Infact, a few of the coins below probably should not be here but have been included because they are large, official looking coins, and are interesting to see.


#2020000
Rarity:VR
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#2020001
Rarity:VR
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#2020002
Rarity:VS
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#2020003
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Thuan Thien Dai Bao
Date: 1010-128AD
type 1 		Thuan Thien Dia Bao
Date: 1010-128AD
type 2 		Can Phu Nguyen Bao1)
Date: 1039-1041AD
large 25mm. dia. 		Minh Dao Nguyen Bao
Date: 1042-1044AD
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#2020004
Rarity: S
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#2020005
Rarity:VR
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#2020006
Rarity: R
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#2020007
Rarity: S
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Minh Dao Nguyen Bao
Date: 1042-1044AD
. 		Thien Cam Ngyuen Bao
Date: 1044-1048AD
blank reverse 		Thien Cam Ngyuen Bao
Date: 1044-1048AD
Can Vuong reverse 		Dai Ding Thong Bao2)
Date: 1140-1162AD
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#2020008
Rarity: 4
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#2020009
Rarity:XR
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#2020010
Rarity: S
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#2020011
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Chinh Long Thong Bao3)
Date: 1163-1173AD
. 		Thien Tu Nguyen Bao4)
Date: 1186-1201AD
Note hooked Nguyen 		Tri Binh Nguyen Bao
Date: 1205-1210AD
. 		Ham Binh Nguyen Bao5)
Date: 1123-2231
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1. It is not certain this coin can be atributed to the Ly dynasty. Under study.
2. Coin probably not from Ly Dynasty. Placed here for viewing pleasure only. Though it is interesting that the calligaphic style is so similar to the next coin as well.
3. Coin probably not from Ly Dynasty. Placed here for viewing pleasure only.
4. This is probably the most rare 'official' coin from Vietnam.
5. Placed here by Gosen's book from Japan, and others.