1 Piastre (Pattern) 1931 front 1 Piastre (Pattern) 1931 back
1 Piastre (Pattern) 1931 photo
© PCGS

1 Piastre Pattern

1931 year
Aluminium - 36 mm
Description
Issuer
French Indochina
Period
Third Republic (1870-1940)
Type
Pattern
Year
1931
Value
1 Piastre (1&nbspICFP)
Currency
Piastre (1880-1952)
Composition
Aluminium
Diameter
36 mm
Thickness
2.7 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#410113
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 coin was designed by the French sculptor and engraver, Ernest-Eugène Hiolle, who was also responsible for designing several other coins and banknotes for French Indochina during the early 20th century.