© PCGS
© PCGS
1 Cent Pattern
1908 year| Silver plated bronze | - | 26 mm |
| Issuer | French Indochina |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1908 |
| Value | 1 Cent (0.01 ICFP) |
| Currency | Piastre (1880-1952) |
| Composition | Silver plated bronze |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#429520 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Chinese script inside beaded circle, date below.
Lettering:
INDO-CHINE FRANÇAISE
百
一 之
分
· 1908 ·
Translation:
French Indochina
One hundredth
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Cent (Pattern) 1908 from French Indochina made of Silver plated bronze is that it was designed by the French sculptor and engraver, Auguste Gérard. Gérard was a prominent artist during the early 20th century and was known for his work on various coins and medals, including the French Indochina currency. The coin features a unique blend of French and Indochinese design elements, reflecting the colonial history of the region.
