Auction :: Next Auction 2024World - French Indochina - Third Republic (1870-1940), Specimen Pattern Piastre 1931 (Paris mint) (Silver, 0.00 gr, 0.00 mm) Lecomte 306. About Uncirculated .
Probably struck and approved by the engraver Lindauer, this coin represents the completion of the die and machine tests processes. The machines were now adjusted and ready to strike normal circulation coins. Judged acceptable for circulation, this trial coin, was countermarked 53 to record it but was NOT cancelled and saved.
PCGS declined to encapsulate this piece citing "Authenticity Unverifiable", but this was likely just due to the lack of provenence. The coin is authentic and makes a great oportunity to acquire a such piece.