french-indochina-under-french-republic-1903-item
DenominationPiastre de Commerce (1 Piastre)
Country / EmpireFrench Indochina (under French Republic)
Obverse DesignSeated Liberty (Marianne) figure, wearing a Phrygian cap, holding a fasces in her left hand and a branch in her right. Inscriptions include 'REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE' (top), 'INDO-CHINE FRANÇAISE' (bottom), 'BARRE' (designer's signature), and the date '1903' with mint marks.
Reverse DesignA wreath of agricultural produce (likely rice stalks) surrounding Chinese characters. Inscriptions include 'PIASTRE DE COMMERCE' (top), 'TITRE 0.900' and 'POIDS 27 GR' (bottom). The Chinese characters typically translate to 'Great French Silver Dollar' and 'One Yuan/Dollar'.
