© PCGS
© PCGS
1 Cent Pattern
1897 year| Nickel silver | 7.5 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | French Indochina |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1897 |
| Value | 1 Cent (0.01 ICFP) |
| Currency | Piastre (1880-1952) |
| Composition | Nickel silver |
| Weight | 7.5 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#58200 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Chinese script inside beaded circle, date below.
Lettering:
INDO-CHINE FRANÇAISE
百
一之
分
· 1897 ·
Translation:
French Indochina
One hundredth
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Cent coin from French Indochina was designed by French engraver and sculptor, Auguste Oustry, who was also responsible for designing other coins and banknotes for France and its colonies during that time.
