Annam, Khài Dinh (1916-1925). 20 gold tiên (2 lang or 2 oz) ND (1916-1925).

VIETNAM Annam, Khài Dinh (1916-1925). Gold 20 tiên (2 lang or 2 ounces) ND (1916-1925).
Obv. Surrounding a flaming pearl, a large dragon, head down and tail curled in a radiant sun on top ; on the right: Khài Dinh thông bao “Current currency of Khài Dinh” and on the left: Van thê vinh lai “Every generation will reap its fruit forever”; to the left and right, clouds.
Rev. In Chinese characters (Hanzi), a quatrain “The precious stone khuyet and cinnabar in a thousand years are changed into very pure gold transmissible to ten thousand generations. That way, we recognize merit and we highlight virtuous men, because only wisdom is precious.”
KM.- - Jewels - - Fr.- ; Gold - 74.2g - 56 mm - 12 h.
With suspension holes at 12 and 6 o'clock (a forged ring attached to the 6 o’clock hole). Exceptional module, weighting 2 gold ounces, and type, with the dragon descending on the obverse. The largest module for Thanh Thai is only one ounce (Schroeder 431, with a square hole). This example, intended for the King or a high dignitary, has been worn (the ring is at the bottom) and has a slightly cleaned appearance. Very rare, probably unique ! Extremely fine.