1 Cent Pattern
1896 year| Silver plated bronze | 27.5 mm |
| Issuer | French Indochina |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1896 |
| Value | 1 Cent (0.01 ICFP) |
| Currency | Piastre (1880-1952) |
| Composition | Silver plated bronze |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#429655 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Chinese script inside beaded circle, date below.
Lettering:
INDO-CHINE FRANÇAISE
百
一 之
分
· 1896 ·
Translation:
French Indochina
One hundredth
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Cent (Pattern) 1896 from French Indochina made of Silver plated bronze is that it was designed by the French engraver and medalist, Auguste Oustal. Oustal 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.
