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2 Centimes - Albert I French text
| Copper | 4 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Albert I (1909-1934) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1911-1919 |
| Value | 2 Centimes (0.02 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 7 May 1953 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#495 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
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 *
2 CENTs
BRAEMT F.
Translation:
Unity Makes Strength
Belgian Constitution 1831
2 Centimes
Made by Braemt (F = Fecit = Made by)
Engraver: Joseph-Pierre Braemt
Edge
Reeded
Comment
overdate 1919/14