Sapeque Pattern

€2.00
IssuerFrench Indochina
Year1899
TypeCoin pattern
Value1 Sapeque (0.002 ICFP)
CurrencyPiastre (1880-1952)
CompositionBronze
Weight
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
Milled
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Lec Indo#4a , PCGS#537387
Obverse description“Specimen” around the central hole.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionDate on either side of the central hole.
Reverse scriptChinese
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
Mintage1899  - -
Catalog ID6891973510
CommentsVan Gelder doubts the validity of these coins of Schoonhoven, because of the short duration of the siege. He only considers the 12 and 6 stuiver as reliable.