© PCGS
© PCGS
1 Piastre Piedfort Pattern
1947 year| Copper-nickel | 35 mm |
| Issuer | French Indochina |
|---|---|
| Period | French Union (1946-1958) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1947 |
| Value | 1 Piastre (1 ICFP) |
| Currency | Piastre (1880-1952) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Thickness | 5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#123025 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Grain sprigs below denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FÉDÉRATION INDOCHINOISE
1
PIASTRE
Translation: Indochinese Federation
Engraver: Pierre Turin
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Piastre (Piedfort Pattern) 1947 from French Indochina made of Copper-nickel is a rare and unique coin, with only 20 examples known to exist. It was designed by the French engraver, Albert Mestre, and features a portrait of a young woman representing the French colonies, surrounded by rice stalks and the inscription "Union Française." The coin was never officially released into circulation and was likely struck as a trial or proof coin. Its rarity and historical significance make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | 104 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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) 1947 coin.
