French Cochinchina 50 Cents, 1879
Pattern
Information
Country
French Cochinchina
French Cochinchina
Currency
Piastre
(1878 – 1885)
Coin type
Pattern
Denomination
50 Cents
Year
1879
Ruler
Third Republic
(1870–1940)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
13.6078
Diameter (mm)
29
Thickness (mm)
3.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
50 Cents from French Cochinchina. Issued in 1879. Struck in Silver (.900). Measures 29 mm and weighs 13.61 g.
- Obverse
- Liberty seated left with fasces (French Republic)
- Reverse
- Denomination within wreath (Trial French Cochinchina)
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1879 A
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