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2 Centimes - Léopold II Pattern
1872 year| Gold (.900) | 5.16 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold II (1865-1909) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1872 |
| Value | 2 Centimes (0.02 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 5.16 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#315068 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Lion seated left, head right, resting paw on tablet
Script: Latin
Lettering:
★ ESSAI MONETAIRE. ★
CONSTITUTION
BELGE
1831
★
1872
Translation:
Monetary Trial
Belgian Constitution
Engraver: E. Peligot
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Centimes - Léopold II (Pattern) 1872 from Belgium made of Gold (.900) weighing 5.16 g is that it was designed by Belgian artist and engraver, Charles-Auguste Fraikin. Fraikin was known for his work on various coins and medals, and his design for the Pattern 2 Centimes coin features a portrait of King Léopold II on one side and the Belgian coat of arms on the other. The coin was minted in 1872 as a pattern coin, meaning it was not intended for circulation but rather as a prototype or sample for a potential coin design. Despite its small denomination, the coin is made of gold (.900) and weighs 5.16 grams, making it a unique and valuable collector's item for numismatists.
