50 Centimes - Norodom I (Essai) 1860 front 50 Centimes - Norodom I (Essai) 1860 back
50 Centimes - Norodom I (Essai) 1860 photo
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50 Centimes - Norodom I Essai

1860 year
Silver 2.5 g 18.4 mm
Description
Issuer
Cambodia
King
Norodom (1860-1904)
Type
Pattern
Year
1860
Value
50 Centimes (0.50)
Currency
Franc (1860-1953)
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.5 g
Diameter
18.4 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#27261
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Lettering: · 50 CENTIMES ·

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Previously X #E4

Interesting fact

The Pattern 50 Centimes - Norodom I (Essai) 1860 from Cambodia, made of Silver weighing 2.5g, is a rare and unique coin that was never officially released into circulation. It was minted as a trial or pattern coin, and only a few examples are known to exist, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.