1 Cent (Pattern) 1911 front 1 Cent (Pattern) 1911 back
1 Cent (Pattern) 1911 photo
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1 Cent Pattern

1911 year
Brass - 26 mm
Description
Issuer
French Indochina
Period
Third Republic (1870-1940)
Type
Pattern
Year
1911
Value
1 Cent (0.01&nbspICFP)
Currency
Piastre (1880-1952)
Composition
Brass
Diameter
26 mm
Shape
Round with a round hole
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#430289
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Chinese script inside beaded circle, date below.

Lettering:
INDO-CHINE FRANÇAISE
 百
一 之
 分
· 1911 ·

Translation:
French Indochina
One hundredth

Interesting fact

The Pattern 1 Cent coin from French Indochina, minted in 1911, was designed by the French engraver and sculptor, Auguste Gérard. Gérard was a prominent artist of his time, known for his work on various coins and medals, including the famous French 20 Franc gold coin featuring the profile of Marianne, the national symbol of France. The Pattern 1 Cent coin features a unique blend of French and Indochinese design elements, showcasing the cultural exchange and influence of the French colonial era in Indochina.