© PCGS
© PCGS
1 Cent Pattern
1940 year| Zinc | 6 g | 27.5 mm |
| Issuer | French Indochina |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1940 |
| Value | 1 Cent (0.01 ICFP) |
| Currency | Piastre (1880-1952) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 6 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.85 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#121258 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Denomination above and below hole, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
INDOCHINE FRANÇAISE
1 CENT
1940
Translation: French Indochina
Engraver: Edmond-Émile Lindauer
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Cent coin from French Indochina was designed by the French engraver and sculptor, Auguste C. Patey. Patey was a well-known artist who also designed several other coins for France and its colonies during the early 20th century. The coin features a unique blend of French and Indochinese design elements, showcasing the cultural exchange and influence between the two regions.
