The radiant Republic, seated facing left and holding a fasces; below signature BARRE and date. Legend above.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE
1921
BARRE
Reverse description
In a two branches’ crown: PIASTRE DE COMMERCE. Legend above and below.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
INDO-CHINE FRANÇAISE
PIASTRE
DE
COMMERCE
TITRE 0,900. POIDS 27 GR. (Translation: French Indochina, Trade Piastre Trial 30 grams 0,900 purity, 27 grams)
Edge
Plain
Mint
Mintage
1921 - struck without ferrule -
Catalog ID
5824767190
Comments
Van 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.