French Indochina 1 Piastre, 1931
Countermark "4" on cheek
Information
Country
French Indochina
French Indochina
Currency
Piastre
(1880 – 1952)
Coin type
Pattern
Denomination
1 Piastre
Year
1931
Ruler
Third Republic
(1870–1940)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled, countermarked
Weight (g)
19.87
Diameter (mm)
35
Thickness (mm)
2.7
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Piastre from French Indochina. Issued in 1931. Struck in Silver (.900). Measures 35 mm and weighs 19.87 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate bust of Marianne facing left, with chop-marked '4' and weight in ink writing (French Republic)
- Reverse
- Indigenous design around lettering. (French Indochina)
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | — | Segment missing; Essai; without ESSAI |
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