ANNAM. Tien, ND (1848-83). Tu Duc. PCGS MS-63.

ANNAM. Tien, ND (1848-83). Tu Duc. PCGS MS-63. KM-404; Sch-354.1. Weight: 3.61 gms. Variety with fish swimming down. This nicely preserved Choice example boasts sharply struck bold devices that rise majestically from the surfaces. The fields are blanketed in a lovely mottled patina. Wholly original looking, this piece was clearly plucked from circulation early on and given great care, rendering it an exceptionally RARE and desirable acquisition for the advanced cabinet. The obverse inscription on this issue "Nhat Duc" (Perfect Virtue) is borrowed from the title chapter of the "Ancient Annals". This issue is often referred to as "Cua Toi Mot Duc Thi Nhu Ca Nuoc Duyen Hai" (The King and his ministers have but a unique virtue, such as the nice harmony of fish and water). It is said that emperor Thang (1670-1587 B.C.) and his minister Y Doan (died 1550 B.C.) were the two men whose virtue was pure and perfect and are officially recognized in China as wise men. Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA. 安南嗣德通寶兆民賴之。 重3.61克。雙魚朝下。精選品相保存上佳，圖文鋭打深峻，巍然聳立於幣面之上。底板斑駁包漿均勻覆蓋，原味十足，顯見早年已從流通中取出悉心珍藏，是進階藏家不可多得的極罕珍品。正面銘文"一德"（圓滿美德）借自《鹽鐵論》題章。此版常詮釋為"君臣一德，則如魚水緣諧"。古時成湯帝（西元前1766至1753年）與其臣子伊尹（西元前1713年卒）是中國歷史上聖君賢相的典範。

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