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2 Centimes - Léopold II French text
| Copper | 4 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold II (1865-1909) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1869-1909 |
| 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 | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#516 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
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
Unabridged legend:
2 Centimes
Braemt Fecit
Translation:
Unity Makes Strength
Belgian Constitution
Made by Braemt
Engraver: Joseph-Pierre Braemt
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Aernout states that this coin is the size of 22 mm, as Morin and SCWC state the size as 21.5 mm. Personal measurement proves the latter correct.
the 1874 date differences
