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50 Cents
| Silver (.900) | 13.607 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | French Indochina |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1885-1895 |
| Value | 50 Cents (0.50 ICFP) |
| Currency | Piastre (1880-1952) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 13.607 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#21089 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Denomination within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· INDO-CHINE FRANÇAISE ·
50
CENT.
TITRE 0,900.POIDS 13,607 GR.
Translation:
French Indochina
0,900 purity, 13,607 grams
Engraver: Jean-Auguste Barre
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of significant cultural and economic change in French Indochina. The coin was introduced in 1885, just a few years after the French established the Indochinese Union, which brought together the territories of Tonkin, Annam, and Cochinchina under French rule. The coin's design, which features a portrait of a young woman representing the French Republic, reflects the influence of French culture on the region during this period. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's minting was a significant departure from the traditional bronze or copper coins that were previously used in the region, and marked a shift towards a more modern and standardized currency system.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1885 A | 40000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1889 A | 100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1894 A | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1895 A | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Cents 1885-1895 coin.
