© PCGS
© PCGS
1 Cent Pattern
1923 year| Bronze | - | 26 mm |
| Issuer | French Indochina |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1923 |
| Value | 1 Cent (0.01 ICFP) |
| Currency | Piastre (1880-1952) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#429596 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Chinese script inside beaded circle, date below. "Essai" mark near the rim behind date.
Lettering:
INDO-CHINE FRANÇAISE
百
一 之
分
· 1923 Essai ·
Translation:
French Indochina
One hundredth
Trial
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Cent coin from French Indochina, minted in 1923, was designed by the French sculptor and engraver, Ernest-Eugène Hiolle. Hiolle was a prominent artist of his time, known for his work on various coins and medals, including the French Legion of Honor. The coin features a unique blend of French and Indochinese elements, showcasing a fusion of cultures. The obverse side depicts a stylized portrait of a young woman, representing the French Republic, while the reverse side features a traditional Indochinese dragon, surrounded by rice stalks and the denomination "1 Cent." This coin is a rare and fascinating example of the rich cultural heritage of French Indochina.
