1 Piastre (Piedfort Pattern) 1931 front 1 Piastre (Piedfort Pattern) 1931 back
1 Piastre (Piedfort Pattern) 1931 photo
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1 Piastre Piedfort Pattern

1931 year
Silver (.900) 38.68 g 35 mm
Description
Issuer
French Indochina
Period
Third Republic (1870-1940)
Type
Pattern
Year
1931
Value
1 Piastre (1&nbspICFP)
Currency
Piastre (1880-1952)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
38.68 g
Diameter
35 mm
Thickness
5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#121295
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

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1931 Pattern 1 Piastre (Piedfort Pattern) from French Indochina is that it was minted in a very limited quantity, with only 200 pieces produced. This scarcity makes it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists, and its value can be significantly higher than its face value.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1931  33 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Piastre (Piedfort Pattern) 1931 coin.