10 Cents (Pattern) 1945 front 10 Cents (Pattern) 1945 back
10 Cents (Pattern) 1945 photo
© PCGS

10 Cents Pattern

1945 year
Silver 5.91 g 22.6 mm
Description
Issuer
French Indochina
Period
French Union (1946-1958)
Type
Pattern
Year
1945
Value
10 Cents (0.10&nbspICFP)
Currency
Piastre (1880-1952)
Composition
Silver
Weight
5.91 g
Diameter
22.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#241454
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Geometric pattern above and below denomination.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
10 Cent.
ESSAI

Interesting fact

The Pattern 10 Cents coin from French Indochina, made of Silver and weighing 5.91g, is a rare and valuable collector's item. It was minted in 1945, during the brief period of French rule in Indochina, and features a unique blend of French and Indochinese design elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts the profile of a young woman, representing the French Republic, while the reverse side features a traditional Indochinese dragon. The coin's rarity and historical significance make it a highly sought-after piece among collectors of numismatics.