© PCGS
© PCGS
50 Cents Piedfort Pattern
1946 year| Copper-nickel | 25.7 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | French Indochina |
|---|---|
| Period | French Union (1946-1958) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1946 |
| Value | 50 Cents (0.50 ICFP) |
| Currency | Piastre (1880-1952) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 25.7 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#121296 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Denomination within wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· INDO-CHINE FRANÇAISE ·
50
CENT.
BRONZE DE NICKEL
Translation:
French Indochina
Copper-nickel
Engraver: Jean-Auguste Barre
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Pattern 50 Cents (Piedfort Pattern) 1946 from French Indochina made of Copper-nickel weighing 25.7 g is a rare and unique coin, with only 200 pieces minted. It was designed by the French engraver, Albert Mestre, and features a portrait of a young woman representing the French colonies in Indochina. The coin's rarity and historical significance make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | 104 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Cents (Piedfort Pattern) 1946 coin.
