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20 Cents Pattern; purity counterstamped
1919 year| Silver | - | 26 mm |
| Issuer | French Indochina |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1919 |
| Value | 20 Cents (20 centièmes) (0.20 ICFP) |
| Currency | Piastre (1880-1952) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#430194 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Denomination within wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
INDO-CHINE FRANÇAISE
20
CENT.
TITRE 0,835.POIDS 5GR.4
Translation:
French Indochina
0.835 purity, 5.4 grams
Engraver: Jean-Auguste Barre
Edge
Reeded
Comment
coins with various purity counterstamps numbers for different purities exist.
Interesting fact
The Pattern 20 Cents coin from French Indochina, made of Silver in 1919, is interesting because it was part of a limited mintage of only 10,000 pieces, making it a rare and valuable collector's item.
