| Issuer | French Cochinchina |
|---|---|
| Year | 1878 |
| Type | Coin pattern |
| Value | 1 Sapeque (0.002) |
| Currency | Piastre (1878-1885) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | Jean-Auguste Barre |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#E2 |
| Obverse description | Lettering around square hole |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | *MONNAIE DE PARIS* (Translation: Paris Mint) |
| Reverse description | Lettering around square hole |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | ESSAI FAIT AU MONNAYAGE * (Translation: Trial (strike) made for the mint) |
| Edge | Smooth |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | ND (1878) - - 4 250 |
| Numisquare ID | 6465179540 |
| Comments |