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Sapèque
| Bronze | 2 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | French Cochinchina (Vietnam) |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1879-1898 |
| Value | 1 Sapeque (0.002) |
| Currency | Piastre (1878-1885) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#3312 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 21% |
Reverse
Chinese lettering around square hole
Script: Chinese
Lettering:
南安之 國法大
當
二
Translation:
French Cochinchina
Worth two
Engraver: Jean-Auguste Barre
Edge
Plain
Comment
The Chinese text has an incomplete value. It could be interpreted as “worth two cash/dongs” (ten cash in a cent, two dongs in a Sapèque) or “worth 2/1000 Piastre”.The KM catalog erroneously identifies this type as a 2 Sapèque coin. Consequently, many auction houses also call it 2 Sapèque.
Interesting fact
The Sapèque coin from French Cochinchina (now Vietnam) is interesting because it was designed with a unique blend of French and Vietnamese cultural elements. The obverse features the profile of a French republican woman, while the reverse depicts a traditional Vietnamese dragon. This blending of cultures reflects the complex history of Vietnam during the colonial period, where French and Vietnamese influences coexisted and intertwined.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1879 A | 20000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1885 A | 100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Sapèque 1879-1898 coin.
