© PCGS
© PCGS
1 Piastre Pattern
1931 year| Aluminium | 5.25 g | 36.94 mm |
| Issuer | French Indochina |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1931 |
| Value | 1 Piastre (1 ICFP) |
| Currency | Piastre (1880-1952) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 5.25 g |
| Diameter | 36.94 mm |
| Thickness | 2.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#114182 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Indigenous design around lettering.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
INDOCHINE FRANÇAISE
1
PIASTRE
ESSAI
1931
Translation:
French Indochina
Trial
Engraver: Edmond-Émile Lindauer
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Piastre was designed by the French engraver and sculptor, Ernest-Eugène Hiolle, who was also responsible for designing several other coins and banknotes for French Indochina during the early 20th century.
