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2 Centimes - Léopold II Dutch text
| Copper | 4 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold II (1865-1909) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1902-1909 |
| Value | 2 Centimes (0.02 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#6160 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
A lion, symbol of Belgium, with a paw over the Belgian Constitution dating 1831. Around is the Belgian motto in Dutch. Value and designer below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EENDRACHT MAAKT MACHT
BELGISCHE GRONDWET 1831 *
2 CENTN.
BRAEMT.F
Unabridged legend:
2 Centiemen
Braemt Fecit
Translation:
Unity Makes Strength
Belgian Constitution
Made by Braemt
Engraver: Joseph-Pierre Braemt
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Aernout (2022) claims that the size of this coin is 22 mm. Personal measurement provided a size of 21.5 mm.