1 Piastre (1895 - 1928)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Piastre |
| Catalog Number | KM# 5a |
| Weight (g) | 27 |
| Diameter (mm) | 39 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.7 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.900) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 64.7 |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Demonetized |
Obverse
Engraved by Jean-Auguste Barre
Lettering:
REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE
1927
BARRE
Description:
Liberty seated left with fasces.
REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE
1927
BARRE
Description:
Liberty seated left with fasces.
Reverse
Engraved by Jean-Auguste Barre
Lettering:
INDO-CHINE FRANCAISE
PIASTRE DE COMMERCE
A
· TITRE 0.900 POIDS 27 GR ·
Description:
Denomination in words within wreath.
INDO-CHINE FRANCAISE
PIASTRE DE COMMERCE
A
· TITRE 0.900 POIDS 27 GR ·
Description:
Denomination in words within wreath.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1895 A | 3,798,000 | Rare | |
| 1896 A | 11,858,000 | Rare | |
| 1897 A | 2,511,000 | Rare | |
| 1898 A | 4,304,000 | Rare | |
| 1899 A | 4,681,000 | Rare | |
| 1900 A | 13,319,000 | Rare | |
| 1900 A | 100 | Proof | Very Rare |
| 1901 A | 3,150,000 | Rare | |
| 1902 A | 3,327,000 | Rare | |
| 1903 A | 10,077,000 | Rare | |
| 1904 A | 5,751,000 | Rare | |
| 1905 A | 3,561,000 | Rare | |
| 1906 A | 10,194,000 | Rare | |
| 1907 A | 14,062,000 | Rare | |
| 1908 A | 13,986,000 | Rare | |
| 1909 A | 9,201,000 | Rare | |
| 1910 A | 761,000 | Rare | |
| 1913 A | 3,244,000 | Rare | |
| 1921 | 4,850,000 | Rare | |
| 1921 H | 3,580,000 | Rare | |
| 1922 | 1,150,000 | Rare | |
| 1922 H | 7,420,000 | Not Common | |
| 1924 A | 2,831,000 | Rare | |
| 1925 A | 2,882,000 | Rare | |
| 1926 A | 6,383,000 | Rare | |
| 1927 A | 8,183,999 | Rare | |
| 1928 A | 5,290,000 | Rare |