© PCGS
© PCGS
1 Piastre
1931 year| Silver (.900) | 20 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | French Indochina |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1931 |
| Value | 1 Piastre (1 ICFP) |
| Currency | Piastre (1880-1952) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Thickness | 2.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#11288 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 38% |
Reverse
Indigenous design around lettering.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
- INDOCHINE FRANÇAISE -
1
PIASTRE
1931
Translation: French Indochina
Engraver: Edmond-Émile Lindauer
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1 Piastre 1931 coin from French Indochina made of Silver (.900) weighing 20g is interesting because it was minted during a time of great change in the region. The coin was issued during the French colonial period, and it features a unique blend of French and Indochinese design elements. 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. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, and it serves as a fascinating piece of history that highlights the cultural exchange and blending that occurred during the colonial period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | 16000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Piastre 1931 coin.
