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25 Centimes - Norodom I
1860 year| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Cambodia |
|---|---|
| King | Norodom (1860-1904) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1860 |
| Value | 25 Centimes (0.25) |
| Currency | Franc (1860-1953) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#86046 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Coat of arms, name below.
Lettering: 25 CENTIMES
Comment
Norodom I gold 25 Centimes 1860 possibly struck in Phnom Penh in 1899, restrike from old dies used for striking silver patterns, BrInteresting fact
The Pattern 25 Centimes - Norodom I 1860 from Cambodia made of Gold is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known examples existing in the world. It is believed that this coin was minted as a trial or pattern piece, and it features a unique design that differs from the regular issue coins of the time. The obverse of the coin bears the image of King Norodom I, while the reverse features a depiction of a temple and the Cambodian flag. The coin is made of gold, which adds to its rarity and value. It is considered a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and collectors of Cambodian coins.
