1 Cent Pattern

€2.00
IssuerFrench Indochina
Year1888
TypeCoin pattern
Value1 Cent (0.01 ICFP)
CurrencyPiastre (1880-1952)
CompositionSilver plated bronze
Weight10.01 g
Dimensions31 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Jean-Auguste Barre
In circulation to
Reference(s) Lec#39a , PCGS#651250
Obverse descriptionSeated Marianne facing left with fasces, mint letter in exergue
Obverse script
Obverse letteringREPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE A A.B 1888
(Translation: French Republic A A.B 1888)
Reverse descriptionLettering and denomination.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringINDO-CHINE FRANÇAISE 百 1 分 C 之 一 · POIDS 10 GR ·
(Translation: French Indochina One Cent One hundredth Weight 10 grams)
EdgePlain
Mint(A)
Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage1888 A - -
Catalog ID1893979200
CommentsVan Gelder doubts the validity of these coins of Schoonhoven, because of the short duration of the siege. He only considers the 12 and 6 stuiver as reliable.