Annam (1835) 3 tien
This specimen was lot 42021 in Stack's Bowers Summer 2026 Global Showcase Auction (Pittsburgh, September 2026), where it sold for $34,160. The catalog description[1] noted, "Impressive Mint State Gold 3 Tien of Minh Mang, ANNAM. 3 Tien, Year 16 (1835). Minh Mang. NGC MS-61. This gently handled and nicely preserved minor gold issue exhibits sharp design features with relatively smooth fields. A pleasing pale gold coloration accentuates the thin intricate dragon and characters. An seldom encountered issue in this problem free high state of preservation and should be considered RARE and highly desirable by quality conscious collectors." Annam is today the central part of Vietnam.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: gold; this specimen 13.04 g.
Catalog reference: Fr-4; KM-229; Sch-206D.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, Summer 2026 Global Showcase Auction, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2026.
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