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2 Centimes - Léopold I
| Copper | 4 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold I (1831-1865) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1833-1865 |
| Value | 2 Centimes (0.02 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#269 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
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's name below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE
CONSTITUTION
BELGE
1831
*
2 CENT.s
BRAEMT F.
Unabridged legend:
2 Centimes
Braemt Fecit
Translation:
Unity Makes Strength
Belgian Constitution 1831
2 Centimes
Made by Braemt
Engraver: Joseph-Pierre Braemt
Edge
Reeded
Comment
SCWC also mention this type of coin in bronze (instead of copper), KM#4.2a. Other local catalogs (Morin (2012), Aernout (2019)) do not mention these types.
