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½ Cent
| Bronze | 4.0 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | French Indochina |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1935-1940 |
| Value | ½ Cent (0.005 ICFP) |
| Currency | Piastre (1880-1952) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.0 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#6663 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
Denomination divided by grain sprigs around center hole, date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
INDOCHINE
FRANÇAISE
1/2 CENT
1937
Translation: French Indochina
Engraver: Edmond-Émile Lindauer
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The ½ Cent 1935-1940 coin from French Indochina was designed by French sculptor and engraver, Louis-Oscar Roty. He also designed the famous "Sower" series of coins for France, which were minted from 1897 to 1914.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | 26365135 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1936 | 23634865 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1937 | 10243526 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1938 | 16665472 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1939 | 17305000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1940 | 11218000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Cent 1935-1940 coin.
