10 Centimes - Norodom Sihanouk (Essai) 1953 front 10 Centimes - Norodom Sihanouk (Essai) 1953 back
10 Centimes - Norodom Sihanouk (Essai) 1953 photo
© Heritage Auctions

10 Centimes - Norodom Sihanouk Essai

1953 year
Aluminium 1.3 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Cambodia
King
Norodom Sihanouk (1953-1955)
Type
Pattern
Year
1953
Value
10 Centimes (0.10)
Currency
First riel (1953-1975)
Composition
Aluminium
Weight
1.3 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#178289
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ROYAUME DU CAMBODGE
10 Cent.
ESSAI
·1953·

Engravers: Georges Lay, André Léon Galtié

Edge

Plain

Comment

Norodom Sihanouk (1922-2012) was King of Cambodia (1st Reign:1941-1955) (2nd reign: 1993-2004).

Interesting fact

The Pattern 10 Centimes - Norodom Sihanouk (Essai) 1953 from Cambodia, made of Aluminium weighing 1.3g, is a rare and unique coin that was never officially released into circulation. It was created as a trial or pattern coin, and only a few samples were produced, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1953  1200 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Centimes - Norodom Sihanouk (Essai) 1953 coin.