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10 Centimes - Norodom Sihanouk Piefort Essai

1953 year
Aluminium - 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
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#178290
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

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

Engravers: André Galtié, Georges Lay

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 (Piefort Essai) 1953 from Cambodia made of Aluminium is a rare and unique coin, with only 100 pieces minted. It was created as a trial strike and never entered circulation, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1953  104 - - - - - -

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 (Piefort Essai) 1953 coin.