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20 Centimes - Norodom Sihanouk Piefort Essai
| Issuer | Cambodia |
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| Year | 1953 |
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| Diameter | 27 mm |
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| Obverse description | Central device depicts the three-tiered tower of the Royal Palace or stylized stupa (prasat), rendered in fine relief with radiating rays of light emanating from a crescent and sun motif at the apex, evoking royal and celestial symbolism. The field below the tower is filled with a dense stippled or wavy pattern representing water or earth. A beaded inner border frames the design, with a Khmer script legend encircling the upper and lower periphery identifying the kingdom and denomination. |
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| Reverse description | The central field bears the denomination inscribed in two lines: the Khmer numeral and script above, and '20 Cent.' in Latin characters below, all enclosed within a wreath of laurel or palm branches tied at the base with a decorative bow. The legend 'ROYAUME DU CAMBODGE' arcs along the upper periphery in relief Latin lettering, while the date '1953' appears in the lower exergue. A beaded border runs along the outer rim. The word 'ESSAI' is incorporated into the reverse lettering, identifying this piece as a pattern or trial strike. |
| Reverse script | Latin/Khmer |
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