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10 Centimes - Léopold I
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 4.5 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold I (1831-1865) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1861-1864 |
| Value | 10 Centimes (0.10 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.65 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#274 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Value and star on close checkered background within the circle and lettering around the outside
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LEOPOLD PREMIER ROI DES BELGES
10
CENTIMES
*
Translation: Leopold the first, King of the Belgians
Engraver: Joseph-Pierre Braemt
Edge
Security edge
Comment
A lot of coins with deviations in place or size of the numbers of the year exist.
The 1862 coin with a dot after 'PREMIER' and the overdate 1862/61 are not recognized by Aernout.
