1 Franc - Norodom I 1860 front 1 Franc - Norodom I 1860 back
1 Franc - Norodom I 1860 photo
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1 Franc - Norodom I

1860 year
Silver 5 g 23.3 mm
Description
Issuer
Cambodia
King
Norodom (1860-1904)
Type
Pattern
Year
1860
Value
1 Franc
Currency
Franc (1860-1953)
Composition
Silver
Weight
5 g
Diameter
23.3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#27262
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Lettering: · UN FRANC ·

Engraver: Henri Charles Würden

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The Pattern 1 Franc - Norodom I 1860 from Cambodia, made of Silver weighing 5g, is a rare and valuable coin. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was designed by the French engraver, Jean-Baptiste Farochon, who was also responsible for designing other coins for the Kingdom of Cambodia during the same period.