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1 Piastre Pattern
1946 year| Copper-nickel | 18 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | French Indochina |
|---|---|
| Period | French Union (1946-1958) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1946 |
| Value | 1 Piastre (1 ICFP) |
| Currency | Piastre (1880-1952) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 18 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#114680 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Grain sprigs below denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FÉDÉRATION INDOCHINOISE
1
PIASTRE
Translation: Indochinese Federation
Engraver: Pierre Turin
Edge
Security edge
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Piastre coin was designed by the French engraver, Albert Decaris, who was known for his work on various coins and banknotes throughout the French colonies. Decaris' design for the Pattern 1 Piastre features a portrait of a young woman representing the French colonies, surrounded by rice stalks and the inscription "Union Française" (French Union). The coin's reverse side features the French coat of arms and the inscription "Indochine Française" (French Indochina). The Pattern 1 Piastre was minted in 1946 as a pattern coin, meaning it was not intended for circulation but rather as a trial or sample coin. It is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | 1100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Piastre (Pattern) 1946 coin.
