1 Cent 1879-1885 front 1 Cent 1879-1885 back
1 Cent 1879-1885 photo

1 Cent

 
Bronze 10 g 31 mm
Description
Issuer
French Cochinchina (Vietnam)
Period
Third Republic (1870-1940)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1879-1885
Value
1 Cent (1 centième) (0.01)
Currency
Piastre (1878-1885)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
10 g
Diameter
31 mm
Thickness
1.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#11300
Rarity index
19%

Reverse

Denomination within beaded circle

Scripts: Chinese, Latin

Lettering:
COCHINCHINE FRANÇAISE
 百
1 分 C
 之
 一
POIDS 10 GR

Translation:
French Cochinchina
One hundredth
Weight 10 grams

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Cent 1879-1885 coin from French Cochinchina (Vietnam) is that it features a unique blend of French and Vietnamese design elements. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of a French republican allegory, while the reverse side features a traditional Vietnamese dragon. This blending of cultures reflects the complex history of Vietnam during the late 19th century, when it was a French colony.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1879 A 500000 - - - - - -
1884 A 444269 - - - - - -
1885 A 255000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Cent 1879-1885 coin.