1 Centime - Léopold I
| Copper | 2 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold I (1831-1865) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1832-1863 |
| Value | 1 Centime (0.01 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1953 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#270 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
A lion, symbol of Belgium, with a paw over the Belgian Constitution dating 1831. Around is the Belgian motto in French. Value and designer below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE
CONSTITUTION BELGE 1831 *
1 CENT.
BRAEMT F.
Unabridged legend:
1 centime.
Braemt Fecit.
Translation:
Unity makes strength.
Belgian constitution 1831*.
Made by Braemt.
Engraver: Joseph-Pierre Braemt
Edge
Reeded
Comment
LA# 1 / KM# 1.1 = wide rim (1832-1835)LA# 2 / KM# 1.2 = narrow rim (1835-1863)
KM# 1.3 = without dash below CENT
KM# 1.4 = without stop in signature
The coins struck on Dutch 1/2 cent have 16 mm diameter and weigh 1.8-1.9 gram.
• 1832 with dot after date is not reported by Krause or Morin.
• 1833 (without overdate) is not reported by Aernout.
• 1835 (wide rim) is not reported by Aernout.
• 1835/32 (narrow rim) is not reported by Morin.
• 1836 (without overdate) is not reported by Aernout.
• 1841 is not reported by Aernout.
• 1848/41 is not reported by Morin and Aernout.
• 1858 without dash underneath CENT is not reported by Morin.
• 1862 without dot in signature is not reported by Aernout.
