1 Piastre, Vietnam

1 Piastre, Vietnam, 1885 obverse image1 Piastre, Vietnam, 1885 reverse image
1 Piastre coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Vietnam flagVietnam
  • Years of Minting:
    1885
  • Period:
    Third Republic (1870-1940)
  • Coin Type:
    Non-circulating coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
1 Piastre Reference Price

Reference Price

$2.00-$90.00

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

1 Piastre Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Denomination in wreath

Engraver:

Jean-Auguste Barre

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Liberty seated left with fasces

Engraver:

Jean-Auguste Barre

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

1 Piastre Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE BARRE 1885

Reverse:

COCHINCHINE FRANÇAISE PIASTRE DE COMMERCE TITRE 0,900 POIDS 27,215

1 Piastre Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.900)

Size

1 Piastre sizes
  • Weight:21.2156 g
  • Diameter:39 mm
  • Thickness:2.7 mm
  • Edge:Reeded

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