© PCGS
© PCGS
1 Cent Pattern
1943 year| Aluminium | - | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | French Indochina |
|---|---|
| Period | Vichy France (1940-1944) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1943 |
| Value | 1 Cent (0.01 ICFP) |
| Currency | Piastre (1880-1952) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#429601 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lettering around hole
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Cent.
1 =
INDOCHINE
Translation: Indochina
Edge
Plain
Comment
Edge exists in smooth, grooved, and partially grooved according to Krause.
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Cent coin from French Indochina, minted in 1943, was made of aluminum due to a shortage of copper and nickel during World War II. This unique fact makes it stand out from other coins of its time and adds to its historical significance.
