1 Piastre (1879)

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obverse of 1 Piastre (1879) coin with KM# E12 from French Cochinchina. Inscription: REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE 1879
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reverse of 1 Piastre (1879) coin with KM# E12 from French Cochinchina. Inscription: COCHINCHINE FRANCAISE PIASTRE DE COMMERCE TITRE 0,900 POIDS 27,215
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Features

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Denomination 1 Piastre
Catalog Number KM# E12
Weight (g) 27.22
Diameter (mm) 39
Thickness (mm) 2.7
Shape: Round
Composition: Silver (.900)
Not Magnetic
Metal Value (USD) 65.22
Orientation Coin orientation ↑↓
Demonetized
Trial Strike

Obverse

Engraved by Jean-Auguste Barre
Lettering:
REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE 1879

Reverse

Engraved by Jean-Auguste Barre
Lettering:
COCHINCHINE FRANCAISE
PIASTRE DE COMMERCE
TITRE 0,900
POIDS 27,215
Year Mintage Comment Rarity
1879 A ESSAI Unknown

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