1/2 Cent

€75,693.00
IssuerFrench Indochina
Year1939-1940
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Cent (0.005 ICFP)
CurrencyPiastre (1880-1952)
CompositionZinc
Weight3.04 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness1.6 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound with a round hole
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Edmond-Émile Lindauer
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#20a, Gad#4
Obverse descriptionCenter hole divides RF, liberty cap above, wreath surrounds
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringR F
(Translation: République Française)
Reverse descriptionDenomination divided by grain sprigs around center hole, date below
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringINDOCHINE FRANÇAISE 1/2 CENT 1940
(Translation: French Indochina)
EdgeSmooth
MintMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage1939  - - 185 000
1940  - -
Catalog ID8360970210
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