© PCGS
© PCGS
20 Cents Pattern
1937 year| Copper-nickel | 5.41 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | French Indochina |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1937 |
| Value | 20 Cents (20 centièmes) (0.20 ICFP) |
| Currency | Piastre (1880-1952) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 5.41 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#114173 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Denomination within wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
INDO-CHINE FRANCAISE
ESSAI
20
CENT.
TITRE 0.680.POIDS 5GR.4
Translation:
French Indochina
Trial
0.680 purity, 5.4 grams
Engraver: Jean-Auguste Barre
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Pattern 20 Cents coin from French Indochina was designed by the French sculptor and engraver, Auguste C. Patey. Patey was a prominent artist during the early 20th century, and his work can be found on various coins and medals from different countries. The Pattern 20 Cents coin features a unique blend of French and Indochinese design elements, reflecting the cultural exchange and influence of the French colonial era in Indochina.
