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© Auktionshaus Ulrich Felzmann GmbH & Co. KG
1 Centime - Léopold I Pattern
1850 year| Silver | 2.61 g | - |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold I (1831-1865) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1850 |
| Value | 1 Centime (0.01 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.61 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#303472 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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*
1 Centime
Made by Braemt
Engraver: Joseph-Pierre Braemt
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This coin is not mentioned in SCWC, Morin or Aernout.Dupriez 507 (R 2).
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Centime coin was designed by Belgian engraver and medallist, Charles-Michel de l'Épée, who was also responsible for designing several other coins and medals for the Belgian government during the 19th century.
