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50 Centimes - Norodom Sihanouk Essai
1953 year| Aluminium | 3.75 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Cambodia |
|---|---|
| King | Norodom Sihanouk (1953-1955) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1953 |
| Value | 50 Centimes (0.50) |
| Currency | First riel (1953-1975) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 3.75 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#178287 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ROYAUME DU CAMBODGE
50 Cent.
ESSAI
·1953·
Engravers: Georges Lay, André Léon Galtié
Edge
Plain
Comment
Norodom Sihanouk (1922-2012) was King of Cambodia (1st Reign:1941-1955) (2nd reign: 1993-2004).Interesting fact
The Pattern 50 Centimes - Norodom Sihanouk (Essai) 1953 from Cambodia, made of Aluminium weighing 3.75g, is a rare and unique coin that was never officially released into circulation. It was minted as a trial or sample coin, and only a few pieces are known to exist, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 1200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centimes - Norodom Sihanouk (Essai) 1953 coin.
