© PCGS
© PCGS
½ Cent
| Zinc | 3.04 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | French Indochina |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1939-1940 |
| Value | ½ Cent (0.005 ICFP) |
| Currency | Piastre (1880-1952) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 3.04 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#75693 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Denomination divided by grain sprigs around center hole, date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
INDOCHINE
FRANÇAISE
1/2 CENT
1940
Translation: French Indochina
Engraver: Edmond-Émile Lindauer
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The ½ Cent 1939-1940 coin from French Indochina made of Zinc weighing 3.04 g is interesting because it was produced during a time of great turmoil in the region. The coin was minted during the Second World War, when French Indochina was occupied by Japan. Despite the occupation, the coin still features the standard design of a French Indochina coin, with the effigy of a young woman representing the French Republic on one side and the value and year on the other. This coin is a unique piece of history that serves as a reminder of the complex and tumultuous period in which it was created.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | 185000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Cent 1939-1940 coin.
