1888 French Indochina 1 Piastre
I added another 1888 coin to my collection. It is from French Indochina.
It is a coin that has been used for trade, as you can tell by the chop marks on both sides of the coin.
Chopmarks are small stamps or imprints on coins, especially silver trade dollars, made by merchants to confirm their authenticity, weight, and metal content. The use of chopmarks was common in East Asia, particularly among Chinese merchants who needed to verify the legitimacy of foreign coins in a market rife with counterfeits. The stamp or imprint made by merchants indicated that it had been inspected, tested, and deemed trustworthy. Chopmarks are found on several types of coins, including widely circulated issues such as the Spanish 8 Reales and the U.S. Trade dollar. Source
Chopmarks are damage to a coin. But who does not appreciate a coin that has an intriguing story behind it, travelling the world and traded, confirmed, and verified to be silver by Chinese merchants and bankers, and now is in my possession?
Chopmarks as Historic Artifacts
Each chopmark on a coin is a historical record, reflecting the transactions it was used in. A chopmarked U.S. Trade dollar tells a story of a path across oceans, from Western mints to Chinese ports, and sometimes back again. Some collectors are captivated by these stories and treat chopmarked coins as miniature records of international trade and diplomacy, offering insight into the extensive trade routes and exchanges of the past. The marks, such as those representing specific Chinese merchants or businesses, serve as tangible reminders of bygone trade relationships. Source
I think it is neat that the chopmarks barely missed the year date of which I am most interested in. The chopmarks are mostly found on the lower right of Marianne (France), sparing her entire body, allowing us to still enjoy the obverse design of the coin.
The reverse shows the 0.900 purity and 27.215 Grams weight. Partially visible are the words PIASTRE DE COMMERCE that translates to Trade Piastre, which is the denomination.
The engraver of the obverse and reverse sides of the coin was Jean-Auguste Barre.
Here is a short YouTube presentation of The Colonial History of French Indochina by Reconciliation of Nations.
Reference
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/exonumia319160.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_Indochina
https://learn.apmex.com/answers/what-are-chopmarks/
https://www.wga.hu/bio_m/b/barre/son/biograph.html
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What an awesome coin, I don't have any from there @silversaver888 ! I think the chop marks make it so much more interesting to think of all the people who handled to coin over the years. Very cool!
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It is my second French Indochina coin, and the first coin to be chopmarked.
This is the first French Indochina coin, a 1902.
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Each coin has a very unique history and story!😊
This Coin has traveled to different pockets, in different parts of the country or the world @silversaver888!
Another awesome 1888 find my friend! 🤗
If only I have more info about the chopmarks... perhaps Kerris will know, @silvertop !
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It makes perfect sense how they would check it for authenticity @silversaver888!😊
This is the first I’ve heard of chop marks…….
https://x.com/lee19389/status/1927143509049377005
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Silver prices have started to rise, so in the next few days we will see this once again become an all-time high.
Crossing my fingers!
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Very, very cool sis! I think the chop marks give it quite the character, but glad they missed the date. Thanks for sharing! Much love to you!🤗💜😘😍❤️ !LADY !LUV !PIMP
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So glad they missed the date !LOL
Thank you for celebrating with me... I lucked out on this one!
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This is an ideal specimen for my taste.
With chops that are distinct and clear of the important elements of the design as if this was meant to be a collectable to begin with. A fine choice with plenty of character.
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I think it is a great specimen for the 1888 year, and I lucked out! This was the only 1888 from the dealer.
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STOPThis coin is an impressive specimen, what I like the most is its design, certainly very good for collecting.
Thank you, @neblomax !
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That's an awesome one. I have yet to have any coins with chop marks. Nice add!
A Definitely Nice addition to the stack! It's my first chopmarked coin!
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