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1 Centime - Léopold II French text
| Copper | 2 g | 16.5 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold II (1865-1909) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1869-1907 |
| Value | 1 Centime (0.01 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 16.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1953 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#517 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
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.E
BRAEMT F.
Unabridged legend:
1 Centime
Braemt fecit
Translation:
Unity makes strenght
Belgian Constitution 1831*
Made by Braemt
Engraver: Joseph-Pierre Braemt
Edge
Reeded
Comment
1869 without signature
