© PCGS
© PCGS
10 Cents Pattern
1937 year| Nickel | 2.7 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | French Indochina |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1937 |
| Value | 10 Cents (0.10 ICFP) |
| Currency | Piastre (1880-1952) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 2.7 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#114184 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Denomination within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
INDO-CHINE FRANÇAISE
ESSAI
10 CENT. A
TITRE 0,680.POIDS 2GR.7
Translation:
French Indochina
Trial
0.680 purity, 2.7 grams
Engraver: Jean-Auguste Barre
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Pattern 10 Cents coin from French Indochina was designed by the French sculptor and engraver, Ernest-Eugène Hiolle, who was also responsible for designing several other coins and banknotes for France and its colonies during the early 20th century.
