Sapeque (Pattern) 1899 front Sapeque (Pattern) 1899 back
Sapeque (Pattern) 1899 photo
© MDC Monaco Monnaies de Collection sarl

Sapeque Pattern

1899 year
Bronze - -
Description
Issuer
French Indochina
Period
Third Republic (1870-1940)
Type
Pattern
Year
1899
Value
1 Sapeque (0.002&nbspICFP)
Currency
Piastre (1880-1952)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round with a square hole
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#429620
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Date on either side of the central hole.

Script: Chinese

Interesting fact

The Pattern Sapeque (Pattern) 1899 from French Indochina made of Bronze is a rare and valuable coin among collectors. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was designed by a French artist named Ernest-Eugene Hiolle, who was known for his work on various coins and medals during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The coin features a unique blend of French and Indochinese design elements, making it a distinctive piece of numismatic history.