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1 Piastre Pattern
1931 year| Silver (.900) | 20 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | French Indochina |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Pattern |
| 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#32242 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Indigenous design around lettering.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
INDOCHINE FRANÇAISE
1
PIASTRE
1931
ESSAI
Translation:
French Indochina
Trial
Engraver: Edmond-Émile Lindauer
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Piastre coin from French Indochina, minted in 1931, is a rare and unique coin that features a distinctive design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of a young woman, representing the French Republic, surrounded by the inscription "REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE" and the date "1931." The reverse side of the coin features a stylized image of a dragon, which is a symbol of good luck and prosperity in Asian culture. The dragon is surrounded by the inscription "PIASTRE DE PATTERN" and the weight and purity of the coin "20 G. 900." This coin is interesting because it showcases the blending of French and Asian cultures, and it is a rare example of a coin that was minted during the colonial era in French Indochina.
