INDOCHINA - INDOCHINA French State (1940-1944). Test of 1/2 taël (1/2 lang or 1/2 bya) with Phù typeface, smooth edge, by R. Mercier ND (1943), Hanoi. Front: Phù character in the field. Rv. Legend in the field and ESSAI stamped at the bottom. Lec.321; Silver - 18.16 g - 34.6 mm - 12 h From the sale MDC 10 n° 1113. With smooth edge. The central point is not marked and can only be guessed. Slight hairlines and finger marks in the fields. Very rare. Superb at Fleur de coin. * Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot. * Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot.