Sapèque Pattern, With Date

€1.00
IssuerFrench Cochinchina
Year1878
TypeCoin pattern
Value1 Sapeque (0.002)
CurrencyPiastre (1878-1885)
CompositionBronze
Weight2 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness0.5 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Jean-Auguste Barre
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#E1
Obverse descriptionLettering around central square hole.
Obverse scriptLao
Obverse letteringMONNAIE DE PARIS 1878 *
(Translation: Paris Mint 1878)
Reverse descriptionLettering around central square hole.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringESSAI FAIT AU MONNAYAGE *
(Translation: Trial (strike) made at the mint)
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage1878  - -
Catalog ID1726520570
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