CVC & Collectables presents this 1943-44 French Indo China Tael LM-435 Small Deer Head, features the “Small Deer Head” variety and represents a rare and historically significant issue from World War II-era Southeast Asia. Graded MS 62 by NGC, this coin retains strong luster, minimal circulation marks, and well-preserved details, making it an excellent collector’s piece.
Coin Highlights:
- Issuer: French Indochina (Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia under French colonial rule)
- Date: 1943-1944
- Denomination: 1 Tael
- Composition: Silver (.900 fine)
- Weight: 37.4 g
- Diameter: 40 mm
- Edge: Plain
- Catalog Reference: LM-435 (Lecompte 435), “Small Deer Head” Variety
- Grade: NGC MS 62 — Uncirculated with strong luster and minor surface marks typical for the issue.
Obverse:
- Design: A stylized Chinese-style deer head, one of the key distinguishing features of this variety.
- Inscription: Chinese characters denoting the weight, purity, and silver content, reflecting its acceptance in regional trade.
Reverse:
- Design: Ornate traditional Chinese script and symbols, designed for circulation in Southeast Asian and Chinese markets.
- Markings: Denominations and verification inscriptions used for trade legitimacy
Collectibility:
This 1943-44 French Indo China Tael “Small Deer Head” (LM-435, NGC MS 62) is a highly desirable coin for collectors. With its MS 62 grade, wartime history, and scarcity in high grades, this coin is a key piece of Southeast Asian numismatic heritage, reflecting the complex trade dynamics and political shifts of WWII-era Indochina. A stunning silver trade coin, blending French colonial, Chinese economic, and wartime influences into one historical artifact! Find more alike here!
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