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50 Centimes - Norodom I Pattern
1860 year| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Cambodia |
|---|---|
| King | Norodom (1860-1904) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1860 |
| Value | 50 Centimes (0.50) |
| Currency | Franc (1860-1953) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#184310 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Comment
According to Lecompte, while these coins are dated 1860, they were struck in a private workshop in Brussels in 1875, and eventually, the press and dies were given to Norodom, allowing for the coins to be struck in Phnom-Penh. These first coins were never put into circulation, but were instead distributed by the Sovereign personally at important state events. After the passing of the Queen Mother in 1897, King Norodom retrieved the dies, and by 1899, additional coins were struck. These pieces can be distinguished from their Brussels counterparts by their irregular or granular appearance of the dies after being in storage for many years.Recorded sales:
- Heritage Auctions, Auction #3035, 3-10 September 2014, lot #30180. 1,880.00 USD including Buyer's Premium in MS64 NGC slab.
Interesting fact
The Pattern 50 Centimes - Norodom I (Pattern) 1860 from Cambodia made of Gold is a rare and unique coin, with only a few known examples existing in the world. It is considered a prized collector's item among numismatists and collectors of Cambodian coins.
