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1 Centime - Léopold II Dutch and French text; Pattern
1882 year| Aluminium | - | - |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold II (1865-1909) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1882 |
| Value | 1 Centime (0.01 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#312732 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
A lion, symbol of Belgium, with a paw over the Belgian Constitution dating 1831. Around is the Belgian motto in Dutch. Value and designer below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EENDRACHT MAAKT MACHT
1 CENTM.
BELGISCHE GRONDWET 1831 *
BRAEMT F.
Unabridged legend:
1 Centime
Braemt Fecit
Translation:
Unity Makes Strength
Belgian Constitution 1831 *
Made by Braemt
Engraver: Joseph-Pierre Braemt
Interesting fact
Did you know that the Pattern 1 Centime - Léopold II coin was designed by Belgian artist and engraver, Charles-Auguste Fraikin? Fraikin was a prominent artist and engraver of his time, and his work can be found on various coins and medals from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The coin's design features a portrait of King Léopold II on one side and the Belgian coat of arms on the other, with the inscription "LÉOPOLD II ROI DES BELGES" (Léopold II King of the Belgians) surrounding the image. The use of aluminum in the coin's minting process was also a notable innovation at the time, as aluminum was still a relatively new and expensive metal in the late 19th century.
