French Indochina 20 Cents, 1895 – 1897

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country French Indochina French Indochina
Currency Piastre (1880 – 1952)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 20 Cents
Year 1895 – 1897
Ruler Third Republic (1870–1940)
Composition Silver (.900)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 5.4
Diameter (mm) 26
Thickness (mm) 1.3
Demonetized Yes

Description

20 Cents from French Indochina. Issued from 1895 to 1897. Struck in Silver (.900). Measures 26 mm and weighs 5.4 g.

Obverse
Marianne seated left with fasces, date in exergue (French Republic)
Reverse
Denomination within wreath. (French Indochina 0.900 purity, 5.4 grams)
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1897 A Torch 300K 46%
1896 A Fasces 300K 62%
1896 A Torch — 15%
1895 A Fasces 250K 12%

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