VIETNAM (ANNAM), Nguyễn dynasty (French Protectorate). Thành Thái. 1889-1907. AV 7 Tìên (38mm, 26.00 g, 12h). Western-style coinage. Huế mint. Pierre, engraver. Struck after 1903. Thanh Thai Thong Bao in Han-nom characters around central radiant sun / Facing dragon coiled around pearl bearing Han-nom characters Long Van. Thierry, Thành Thái –; Schroeder –; BN, Vietnamiennes –; Thierry, Extrême –; KM –; Friedberg –. Choice EF, lustrous, some hairlines, pierced twice for suspension. Extremely rare.
From the collection of Dr. Lawrence A. Adams. Ex Hong Kong Coin Auction 42 (30 August 2007), lot 745.