French Indochina 1 Cent, 1896
Pattern
Information
Country
French Indochina
French Indochina
Currency
Piastre
(1880 – 1952)
Coin type
Pattern
Denomination
1 Cent
Year
1896
Ruler
Third Republic
(1870–1940)
Composition
Zinc
Shape
Round with a round hole
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
7
Diameter (mm)
27.1
Thickness (mm)
2
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Cent from French Indochina. Issued in 1896. Struck in Zinc. Measures 27.1 mm and weighs 7 g.
- Obverse
- Lettering and denomination around allegorical figures (French Republic)
- Reverse
- Chinese script inside beaded circle, date below. (One hundredthFrench IndochinaTrial)
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1896 | — | Essai; No mintmark |
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