© PCGS
© PCGS
1 Cent Pattern
1888 year| Silver plated bronze | 10.01 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | French Indochina |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1888 |
| Value | 1 Cent (0.01 ICFP) |
| Currency | Piastre (1880-1952) |
| Composition | Silver plated bronze |
| Weight | 10.01 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#429630 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lettering and denomination.
Lettering:
INDO-CHINE FRANÇAISE
百
1 分 C
之
一
· POIDS 10 GR ·
Translation:
French Indochina
One Cent
One hundredth
Weight 10 grams
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Cent (Pattern) 1888 from French Indochina made of Silver plated bronze weighing 10.01g is that it was designed by the French engraver and medalist, Auguste Oustry. Oustry was known for his work on various coins and medals for France and its colonies, and his design for the Pattern 1 Cent coin features a unique blend of French and Indochinese elements, reflecting the cultural exchange and influence of the French colonial era in Indochina.
