50 Cents - Sisavang Vong 1952 front 50 Cents - Sisavang Vong 1952 back
50 Cents - Sisavang Vong 1952 photo
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50 Cents - Sisavang Vong

1952 year
Aluminium 3.84 g 31 mm
Description
Issuer
Laos
King
Sisavang Vong (1946-1959)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1952
Value
50 Cents (0.50)
Currency
Piastre (1952)
Composition
Aluminium
Weight
3.84 g
Diameter
31 mm
Thickness
2.6 mm
Shape
Round with a round hole
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#4586
Rarity index
9%

Reverse

Scripts: Lao, Latin

Lettering:
໑໙໕໒
໕0 ງັດ
50 CENTS
1952

Translation:
1952
50 Cents
50 Cents
1952

Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 50 Cents - Sisavang Vong 1952 coin from Laos is interesting because it features a rare portrait of King Sisavang Vong, who ruled Laos from 1904 to 1959. The coin's design was created by the French engraver, Albert Decaris, and it is considered a unique piece of Laotian numismatic history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1952  1400000 - - - - - -

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