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1 Piastre - Norodom I
1860 year| Silver (.900) | 26.9 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Cambodia |
|---|---|
| King | Norodom (1860-1904) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1860 |
| Value | 1 Piastre = 1 Peso = 5.37 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1860-1953) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 26.9 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#24504 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Lettering: · UNE PIASTRE · UN PESO ·
Engraver: Faconnet
Edge
Milled
Comment
Previously KM# 49.
Interesting fact
The 1 Piastre coin from Cambodia, minted in 1860 during the reign of King Norodom I, features an image of the king on one side and a Buddhist temple on the other. This coin was made of silver with a purity of .900 and weighs 26.9 grams. It is an interesting piece of history and a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
