安南嗣德通宝一德。重3.67 克。鱼向上游。正面:一德;反面:嗣德通宝。设计锐利,版底洁淨,铭文峻拔。正面斑驳浓郁的包浆,图文间虹彩透现,反面的高铸处及币缘银灰色出众。原味十足,久未经人为扰动,魅力四射。ANNAM. Perfect Virtue Tien, ND (1848-83). Tu Duc. PCGS MS-62.KM-405; Sch-354.2; Thierry-Not listed; Thierry Supplement-494; T.Z.S.L.-pg. 291 # 94. Weight: 3.67 gms. Variety with fish swimming up. Obverse: Nhat Duc, fish at sides; Reverse: Tu Duc Thong Bao. This lovely little minor exhibits crisp well-defined design features with bold clear characters and smooth fields. The obverse displays attractive rich mottled slate patina with areas of lighter coloration and hints of iridescence amongst the devices, while the reverse offers mostly an argent tone with areas of slate near the edge and on the high points. Wholly original looking, this charming example clearly sat for a prolonged period undisturbed lending to its pleasing appearance.From the Nguyen Dynasty Collection.