French Indochina 1 Piastre, 1931

Countermark cancellation perforations

Obverse Reverse

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 with cutouts
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled, countermarked
Weight (g) 20
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 20 g.

Obverse
Laureate profile of Marianne facing left. (French Republic)
Reverse
Indigenous design around lettering. (French Indochina)
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1931  — Essai; Lec-306.12.; with fineness annotation
1931  — Essai; Lec-306.17.; without fineness annotation
1931  — Essai; Lec-306.18.; with '42' countermark
1931  — Essai; Lec-306.19.; with '9' countermark

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