© PCGS
© PCGS
50 Cents Pattern
1936 year| Aluminium | 3.1 g | 28.91 mm |
| Issuer | French Indochina |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1936 |
| Value | 50 Cents (0.50 ICFP) |
| Currency | Piastre (1880-1952) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 28.91 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#114177 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Denomination within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· INDO-CHINE FRANÇAISE ·
50
CENT.
TITRE 0,900. POIDS 13 GR. 5
Translation:
French Indochina
Trial
0,900 purity, 13.5 grams
Engraver: Jean-Auguste Barre
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Essai of KM# 4a.2Interesting fact
The Pattern 50 Cents coin from French Indochina was designed by the French sculptor and engraver, Lucien Bazor. Bazor was a prominent artist during the early 20th century and was known for his work on various coins and medals, including the French Indochina currency. The Pattern 50 Cents coin features a unique design, showcasing a stylized dragon on the obverse side and a rice stalk on the reverse side. The dragon symbolizes power and strength, while the rice stalk represents fertility and prosperity. The coin's design was meant to reflect the cultural and agricultural richness of French Indochina, which was a French colony at the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Cents (Pattern) 1936 coin.
