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50 Xu - Bảo Đại Piefort Essai
1953 year| Aluminium | - | 31 mm |
| Issuer | South Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Bảo Đại (1949-1955) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1953 |
| Value | 50 Xu (0.50) |
| Currency | Southern đồng (1953-1975) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#178088 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two dragons.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VIỆT
NAM
50
XU
ESSAI
Translation:
Vietnam
Trial
Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 50 Xu - Bảo Đại (Piefort Essai) 1953 from South Vietnam made of Aluminium is that it was designed by the French engraver, Pierre Piefort, who was also responsible for designing several other coins and banknotes for various countries, including France, Vietnam, and Cambodia.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 104 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Xu - Bảo Đại (Piefort Essai) 1953 coin.
