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50 Cents
| Silver (.900) | 13.607 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | French Cochinchina (Vietnam) |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1879-1885 |
| Value | 50 Cents (50 centièmes) (0.50) |
| Currency | Piastre (1878-1885) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 13.607 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#11303 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Denomination in wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
COCHINCHINE FRANÇAISE
50 CENT.
A
TITRE 0,900.POIDS 13,607 GR.
Translation:
French Cochinchina
Weights 0,900 pounds or 13.607 grams
Engraver: Jean-Auguste Barre
Edge
Reeded
Comment
On the creation of this piece, see :François Joyaux; 2010. "La création de la piastre d'Indo-Chine (1878-1885)". Cahiers Numismatiques, n°184, June 2010, pages 45-61. https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k9120468/f45.item
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of significant cultural and political change in Vietnam. The coin was issued during the French colonial period, when Vietnam was known as French Cochinchina. The coin's design reflects this history, featuring the French Republic's motto "Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité" on one side and the coat of arms of French Cochinchina on the other. This coin is a tangible reminder of Vietnam's complex history and the influence of foreign powers on its culture and economy.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1879 A | 30 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1884 A | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1885 A | 100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Cents 1879-1885 coin.
