© PCGS
© PCGS
½ Cent Pattern
1935 year| Bronze | 4.0 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | French Indochina |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1935 |
| 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#114170 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Denomination divided by grain sprigs around centre hole, date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ESSAI
INDOCHINE
FRANÇAISE
1/2 CENT
1937
Translation:
French Indochina
Trial
Engraver: Edmond-Émile Lindauer
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern ½ Cent coin from French Indochina was designed by the French sculptor and engraver, Ernest-Eugène Hiolle, who was also responsible for designing several other coins and banknotes for France and its colonies during the early 20th century.
