Coin

Item number Ej158 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.

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Description

Indochinese coin. Round, smooth edge, round hole in centre; 4 characters in centre, surrounded by ring of dots, inscription outside; design and inscription. Obverse has seated figure, smaller figure at right; denomination 1 cent below hole; Republique Francaise around top, mintmark a and symbols at bottom. Reverse has Indochine Francaise.1903 around dotted circle. 4 Chinese characters inside. Obverse has director's/engraver's symbols at bottom-torch and cornucopia.

History Of Use

Circulating coin, worth 1 centime. Coin struck in Paris, for use in what was then called "Indochina".

Item History

What

Name
Coin
Identification Number
Ej158
Type of Item
coin
Material
bronze metal
Manufacturing Technique
struck
Overall
height 0.18 cm, diameter 2.77 cm, weight 7.52 g

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
Paris, France

Who

Culture
Southeast Asia
Previous Owner
Colin Campbell Brown and Hugh Campbell Brown
Received from
Hugh Campbell Brown (Donor)

When

Creation Date
during 1903
Collection Date
between 1893 and 1911
Ownership Date
before February 1, 1961
Acquisition Date
on February 1, 1961

Other

Item Classes
metalwork
Condition
good
Accession Number
0042/0073 ddddd
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