© PCGS
10 Cents Piedfort Pattern
| Aluminium | 2.6 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | French Indochina |
|---|---|
| Period | French Union (1946-1958) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1945-1946 |
| Value | 10 Cents (0.10 ICFP) |
| Currency | Piastre (1880-1952) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 2.6 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#114681 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Rice plant divides denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
INDOCHINE FRANÇAISE
ESSAI
10 CENT.
Translation:
French Indochina
Trial
Engraver: Pierre Turin
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern 10 Cents (Piedfort Pattern) 1945-1946 from French Indochina made of Aluminium weighing 2.6 g is a rare and unique coin, with only 200 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | 104 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Cents (Piedfort Pattern) 1945-1946 coin.