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© PCGS
10 Cents Pattern; purity counterstamped
1919 year| Silver | 19 mm |
| Issuer | French Indochina |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1919 |
| Value | 10 Cents (0.10 ICFP) |
| Currency | Piastre (1880-1952) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#430039 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Denomination within wreath; 0,632 over 0,835
Script: Latin
Lettering:
INDO-CHINE FRANÇAISE
10
CENT.
TITRE 0,835.POIDS 2GR.7
Translation:
French Indochina
0.835 purity, 2.7 grams
Engraver: Jean-Auguste Barre
Edge
Reeded
Comment
coins with various purity counterstamps numbers for different purities exist.
Interesting fact
The Pattern 10 Cents coin from French Indochina, made of silver in 1919, features a unique design that showcases a blend of French and Indochinese cultural influences. The obverse side of the coin depicts the profile of a young woman wearing a traditional Indochinese headdress, while the reverse side features a stylized image of a dragon, which is a symbol of good luck and prosperity in many Asian cultures. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number of coins minted, making it a sought-after piece for numismatists and collectors of rare coins.
