| T.D.Luc December 14, 1998 |
24 mm, 4.2 g |
Obverse: Vietnamese Guang Thieu Thong Bao
Reverse: plain |
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The senior general Trinh Duy San killed Emperor Le Tuong Duc,
enthroned Quang Tri and moved the Court to Tay Do. Quang
Tri was on the throne
only 3 days, even did not have chance to have his new reign title,
finally was killed. Prince Y, Cam Giang Vuong’s son, was
enthroned by the generals and took the title of Le Chieu Tong with
the reign title of Quang Thieu. Meanwhile, the rebel Tran Cao
occupied the deserted
capital. Duy San and other generals attacked and forced Tran
Cao to
retreat. After moving back to Thang Long, revolts erupted, natural
catastrophes and loss of crops led to severe famine, Emperor Chieu
Tong
executed Duy San’s brother, who was plotting against him, and murdered
Tran Chan, who rescued him before. General’s supporters attacked the
capital. The Emperor called on Mac Dang Dung for help. After subduing
all revolts, Mac took full power. Le Chieu Tong realized the danger,
fled the capital to fight against the Mac. But the Emperor was so
confused that he executed loyal general who supported him. Mac Dang
Dung captured the Emperor then had him assassinated later. History book never mentioned about Quang Thieu coin but the copper Quang Thieu thong bao coins were found in Vietnam. | |
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