© MDC Monaco Monnaies de Collection sarl
© MDC Monaco Monnaies de Collection sarl
1 Piastre Pattern
1947 year| Silver | 19.71 g | 34.5 mm |
| Issuer | French Indochina |
|---|---|
| Period | French Union (1946-1958) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1947 |
| Value | 1 Piastre (1 ICFP) |
| Currency | Piastre (1880-1952) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 19.71 g |
| Diameter | 34.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#410117 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Grain sprigs below denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FÉDÉRATION INDOCHINOISE
1
PIASTRE
Translation: Indochinese Federation
Engraver: Pierre Turin
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Piastre coin from French Indochina, made of Silver and weighing 19.71g, features a unique design that showcases the cultural and historical significance of the region. The obverse side of the coin depicts the image of a peasant woman wearing a traditional conical hat, while the reverse side features a stylized representation of a rice plant, which was a major crop in Indochina at the time. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number minted in 1947, making it a fascinating piece of history for numismatists and history enthusiasts alike.
