Catalogo
| Emittente | Laos |
|---|---|
| Anno | 1952 |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valore | 10 Cents (0.10) |
| Valuta | Piastre (1952) |
| Composizione | Aluminium |
| Peso | 1.32 g |
| Diametro | 23 mm |
| Spessore | 1.79 mm |
| Forma | Round with a round hole |
| Tecnica | Milled |
| Orientamento | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Incisore/i | Lucien Georges Bazor |
| In circolazione fino al | |
| Riferimento/i | KM#4, Schön#1 |
| Descrizione del dritto | Laotian Ethnic Women: Lao Loum (Braided bun hairstyle Native Woman) |
|---|---|
| Scrittura del dritto | Lao, Latin |
| Legenda del dritto |
ROYAUME DU LAOS ພະຣາຊະອານາຈັກລາວ 1952 (Translation: Kingdom of Laos 1952) |
| Descrizione del rovescio | Wing privy mark. |
| Scrittura del rovescio | Lao, Latin |
| Legenda del rovescio |
໑໙໕໒ ໑໐ ອັດ 10 CENTS 1952 (Translation: 1952 10 Cents) |
| Bordo | Smooth |
| Zecca |
Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date) |
| Tiratura |
1952 - - 2 000 000 1952 - Piéfort - 104 |
| ID Numisquare | 3652391390 |
| Informazioni aggiuntive |
Historical Context: The 1952 10 Cents coin, featuring King Sisavang Vong, marks a pivotal era for Laos. King of the unified Kingdom since 1946, Sisavang Vong presided over a French protectorate within the French Union. This issue, preceding Laos's full independence in 1953-1954, symbolizes burgeoning monetary autonomy and national identity. It represents an early assertion of a distinct Lao currency system, moving beyond the French Indochinese piastre and establishing the monarchy's sovereignty in coinage.
Artistry: This aluminium issue, likely from the Monnaie de Paris, exemplifies the French colonial numismatic style. The obverse presents a dignified left-facing bust of King Sisavang Vong, executed with classical precision. The reverse proudly displays the revered three-headed elephant Erawan, a traditional symbol of Laos and royalty, surrounded by the denomination '10 CENTS' and the year '1952'. The design effectively projects both monarchical authority and national heritage through its blend of European portraiture and indigenous symbolism.
Technical/Grading: Struck in lightweight aluminium (1.32 gg, 23 mm), this 10 Cents coin often exhibits strike qualities typical of the metal. Key high points for grading include the highest contours of King Sisavang Vong’s hair, ear, and uniform details on the obverse. On the reverse, critical areas are the top of the central elephant's head, its tusks, and the howdah. Well-struck examples show full separation of the elephant's heads and clear lettering, though minor planchet flaws are common for aluminium issues.