Catalogo
| Emittente | French Indochina |
|---|---|
| Anno | 1895-1897 |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valore | 10 Cents (0.10 ICFP) |
| Valuta | Piastre (1880-1952) |
| Composizione | Silver (.900) |
| Peso | 2.7 g |
| Diametro | 19 mm |
| Spessore | 1.2 mm |
| Forma | Round |
| Tecnica | Milled |
| Orientamento | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Incisore/i | Jean-Auguste Barre |
| In circolazione fino al | |
| Riferimento/i | KM#2a, Lec#136->139 |
| Descrizione del dritto | Marianne seated left with fasces, date in exergue |
|---|---|
| Scrittura del dritto | Latin |
| Legenda del dritto |
REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE BARRE 1895 (Translation: French Indochina) |
| Descrizione del rovescio | Denomination within wreath. |
| Scrittura del rovescio | Latin |
| Legenda del rovescio |
· INDO-CHINE FRANÇAISE · 10 CENT. A TITRE 0,900 POIDS 2 GR. 7 (Translation: French Indochina 0.900 purity, 2.7 grams) |
| Bordo | Reeded |
| Zecca |
(A) Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date) |
| Tiratura |
1895 A - Lec#136 - 300 000 1896 A - Lec#137 - 1896 A - Lec#138 - 650 000 1897 A - Lec#139 - 900 000 |
| ID Numisquare | 3576073970 |
| Informazioni aggiuntive |
Historical Context: The 1895-1897 10 Cents coin was issued by French Indochina, a pivotal colonial entity under the French Third Republic. This period marked the consolidation of French power across Cochinchina, Annam, Tonkin, Cambodia, and Laos. The standardized coinage, bearing the inscription "REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE," was instrumental in establishing a unified monetary system, replacing diverse local currencies and facilitating French economic administration and trade within the expanding empire in Southeast Asia.
Artistry: Designed by the esteemed French engraver Jean-Baptiste Daniel-Dupuis, this coin exemplifies the academic neoclassical style prevalent at the Paris Mint. The obverse typically features an allegorical representation of France as a seated figure, often identified as Liberty, holding symbols of authority and maritime commerce such as fasces and a rudder, with an anchor in the background. The reverse displays the denomination and "INDO-CHINE FRANCAISE" within a decorative wreath, reflecting the colonial identity.
Technical/Grading: Struck in .900 fine silver, weighing 2.7 grams and measuring 19 millimeters, the technical quality of these issues can vary. Key high-points for assessing wear and strike include the details of Liberty's head, the folds of her drapery, and the individual rods of the fasces on the obverse. On the reverse, the definition of the wreath leaves and the sharpness of the lettering are crucial. Strong strikes exhibit full detail, particularly on the finer elements of the allegorical figure and the wreath.