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1 Piastre
| Silver (.900) | 27.215 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | French Indochina |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1885-1895 |
| Value | 1 Piastre (1 ICFP) |
| Currency | Piastre (1880-1952) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 27.215 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Thickness | 2.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1926 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#4510 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 35% |
Reverse
Denomination within wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· INDO-CHINE FRANÇAISE ·
PIASTRE
DE
COMMERCE
A
TITRE 0,900. POIDS 27,215 GR.
Translation:
French Indochina
Trade Piastre
0,900 purity, 27,215 Grams
Engraver: Jean-Auguste Barre
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Type 1 differs from type 2 in its theoretical weight (27.215grs) and the leg of the silver 9 is longer.It is more difficult to obtain than type 2.
Interesting fact
The 1 Piastre coin from French Indochina, minted between 1885 and 1895, has an interesting feature. The coin's obverse side bears the image of a dragon, which is a symbol of power and good luck in many Asian cultures. This design choice reflects the cultural influences of the region where the coin was minted.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1885 A | 800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1886 A | 3216000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1887 A | 3076000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1888 A | 948000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1889 A | 100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1890 A | 6108 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1893 A | 795000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1894 A | 1308000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1895 A | 1782000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Piastre 1885-1895 coin.
