10 Cents (Piedfort Pattern) 1945-1946 front 10 Cents (Piedfort Pattern) 1945-1946 back
10 Cents (Piedfort Pattern) 1945-1946 photo
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10 Cents Piedfort Pattern

 
Aluminium 2.6 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
French Indochina
Period
French Union (1946-1958)
Type
Pattern
Years
1945-1946
Value
10 Cents (0.10&nbspICFP)
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
References
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.