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1908A Large French Indo-China Silver Coin One Piastre Of Commerce NGC AU

  • $ 189.99


Description: A beautiful about uncirculated large silver coin from French Indo-China. This is 1908A One Piastre of Commerce or PIASTRE DE COMMERCE". The coin depicts Lady Liberty seated and facing forward with the date below her. There is the legend "REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE" and the name "BARRE" the designer of the coin to the left below her. The reverse indicates that the coin is from French Indo-China with an indication of the purity of the silver being 0.900 and the weight of the coin being 27 grams all surrounding the denomination within a wreath on the center and the mint mark "A" below it. The coin has a reeded edge and is graded by NGC as AU Details "CLEANED". It comes in a plastic holder so labeled. The coin has a clean lustrous surface and well preserved details. Please carefully review the scan presented as it is part and parcel of our description.

Date: 1908.

Mint: Paris France as evidenced by the A mint mark.

Size and Weight: This is a one Piastre should weigh 27 grams of 0.900 silver and is ~37 mm in diameter.

References: It is KM #5a.1.

Condition: For international buyers, please note that the US postal rates for overseas shipping are very high and we are unable to change them. Additional charges will be incurred depending on the value of the item. Please check the cost of shipping before bidding. The coin is graded by NGC as AU Details "CLEANED". It comes in a plastic holder so labeled. The coin has a clean lustrous surface and well preserved details. It shows minor wear commensurate with its about uncirculated grade and has a few surface marks as can be seen in the photos. Please see photo for additional condition information.

 

 


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