© PCGS
© PCGS
10 Cents Pattern
1939 year| Nickel | 3 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | French Indochina |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1939 |
| Value | 10 Cents (0.10 ICFP) |
| Currency | Piastre (1880-1952) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#114091 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Rice plant divides denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
INDOCHINE FRANCAISE
ESSAI
10 CENT.
Translation: French Indochina
Engraver: Pierre Turin
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Essai of KM# 21.1Interesting fact
The Pattern 10 Cents coin from French Indochina was designed by the French sculptor and engraver, Lucien Bazor. Bazor was a prominent artist during the early 20th century and was known for his work on various coins and medals. The Pattern 10 Cents coin features a portrait of a young woman representing the French colonies, surrounded by rice stalks and the inscription "Indochine Française" (French Indochina). The coin's design was meant to symbolize the prosperity and richness of the French colonies in Indochina.
