1 Cent (Pattern) 1906 front 1 Cent (Pattern) 1906 back
1 Cent (Pattern) 1906 photo
© PCGS

1 Cent Pattern

1906 year
Silver plated bronze - 27.5 mm
Description
Issuer
French Indochina
Period
Third Republic (1870-1940)
Type
Pattern
Year
1906
Value
1 Cent (0.01&nbspICFP)
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
References
Numista
N#429657
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Chinese script inside beaded circle, date below.

Lettering:
INDO-CHINE FRANÇAISE
 百
一 之
 分
· 1906 ·

Translation:
French Indochina
One hundredth

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Pattern 1 Cent coin from French Indochina was designed by the French sculptor and engraver, Auguste Gérard, who was also responsible for designing several other coins and banknotes for France and its colonies during that time period.