Han Nguyen Thong Bao ("Universal coin of Han Nguyen") / Blank. 21mm, 1.55 grams. Cast 1403-1407 during the Han Nguyen period. Toda 34; Barker 123.1.

The attributions are based on Toda's attributions. It is possible these coins were cast in the 1300's-1500's by various Vietnamese warlords.

Ho Han-Thuong was the son of the usurper Ho Qui-Ly, who was placed on the throne by his father in 1403. Ho Han-Thuong fought against the Chinese when they invaded Vietnam in 1406, but lost, and was captured in 1407 and executed by the Chinese.

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