1 Souvenir Franc - Norodom I (Pattern) 1902 front 1 Souvenir Franc - Norodom I (Pattern) 1902 back
1 Souvenir Franc - Norodom I (Pattern) 1902 photo
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1 Souvenir Franc - Norodom I Pattern

1902 year
Gold (.900) 7.46 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Cambodia
King
Norodom (1860-1904)
Type
Pattern
Year
1902
Value
1 Souvenir Franc
Currency
Franc (1860-1953)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
7.46 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#315076
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Coat-of-arms

Lettering: SOUVENIR

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Pattern 1 Souvenir Franc - Norodom I (Pattern) 1902 from Cambodia is a rare and unique coin, with only 200 pieces minted. It was created as a sample coin for the French colonial administration in Cambodia, and it features the image of King Norodom I on one side and the French Republic's coat of arms on the other. The coin was never officially released into circulation, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.