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10 Centimes - Léopold I
| Copper | 20 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold I (1831-1865) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1832-1856 |
| Value | 10 Centimes (0.10 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Thickness | 3.65 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#267 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 21% |
Reverse
A lion, symbol of Belgium, with a paw over the Belgian Constitution dating 1831. Around is the Belgian motto in French.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE
CONSTITUTION BELGE 1831*
10 CENTs
BRAEMT F.
Unabridged legend:
10 Centimes
Braemt Fecit
Translation:
Unity Makes Strength
Belgian Constitution
Made by Braemt
Engraver: Joseph-Pierre Braemt
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Overdate 1848/38