© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
1 Cent Pattern
1931 year| Silver plated bronze | - | 26 mm |
| Issuer | French Indochina |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1931 |
| Value | 1 Cent (0.01 ICFP) |
| Currency | Piastre (1880-1952) |
| Composition | Silver plated bronze |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#429698 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Chinese script inside beaded circle, date below.
Lettering:
INDO-CHINE FRANÇAISE
百
一 之
分
· 1931 ·
Translation:
French Indochina
One hundredth
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Cent coin from French Indochina, minted in 1931, 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, medals, and monuments throughout France and its colonies. The coin features a unique blend of French and Indochinese design elements, showcasing the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during the colonial period. The obverse side of the coin depicts the profile of a young woman, representing the French Republic, while the reverse side features a traditional Indochinese dragon, symbolizing the region's rich cultural heritage. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, not only due to its age and rarity but also because of its unique historical and cultural significance.
