1 Cent, French Indochina

1 Cent, French Indochina, 1908-1939 obverse image1 Cent, French Indochina, 1908-1939 reverse image
1 Cent coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    French Indochina flagFrench Indochina
  • Years of Minting:
    1908-1939
  • Period:
    Third Republic (1870-1940)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Smooth
  • Shape:
    Round with a round hole
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Société Française de Monnayage Poissy, France (1922-1927), United States Mint of San Francisco, United States (1854-date), Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
1 Cent Reference Price

Reference Price

n/a

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

1 Cent Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Chinese script inside beaded circle, date below.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Two female allegories representing France and Indochina seated facing each other on a pedestal; Denomination at the base of the Pedestal; sign "REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE" Mintmark below in exergue.

Engraver:

Jean-Baptiste-Daniel Dupuis

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Smooth

1 Cent Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE 1 CENT A

Reverse:

INDO-CHINE FRANÇAISE 百 一 之 分 · 1939 ·

1 Cent Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Bronze (95% Copper, 4% Tin, 1% Zinc)

Size

1 Cent sizes
  • Weight:5.0 g
  • Diameter:26 mm
  • Thickness:1.26 mm
  • Edge:Smooth

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