© PCGS
© PCGS
½ Cent Pattern
1938 year| Silver plated bronze | - | 21 mm |
| Issuer | French Indochina |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1938 |
| Value | ½ Cent (0.005 ICFP) |
| Currency | Piastre (1880-1952) |
| Composition | Silver plated bronze |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#430021 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Denomination divided by grain sprigs around centre hole, date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
INDOCHINE
FRANÇAISE
1/2 CENT
1938
Translation: French Indochina
Engraver: Edmond-Émile Lindauer
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern ½ Cent coin from French Indochina was designed by the French sculptor and engraver, Lucien Bazor. Bazor was a prominent artist in his time and was known for his work on various coins and medals, including the French Indochina currency. The Pattern ½ Cent coin features a unique blend of traditional French and Indochinese design elements, reflecting the cultural fusion that existed in French Indochina during that period.
