20 Centimes - Léopold I (Pattern) 1860 front 20 Centimes - Léopold I (Pattern) 1860 back
20 Centimes - Léopold I (Pattern) 1860 photo
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20 Centimes - Léopold I Pattern

1860 year
Copper-nickel 6.88 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Belgium
King
Leopold I (1831-1865)
Type
Pattern
Year
1860
Value
20 Centimes (0.20&nbspBEF)
Currency
Franc (1832-2001)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
6.88 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#312310
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Value and date surrounded by French text

Script: Latin

Lettering:
L'UNION ★ FAIT ★ LA ★ FORCE
MONNAIE
20
D’APPOINT
★1860★

Translation:
Unity Makes Strength
Back-up valuta

Comment

This coin is not recognized by SCWC, Morin or Aernout.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 20 Centimes - Léopold I (Pattern) 1860 from Belgium made of Copper-nickel weighing 6.88 g is that it was designed by Belgian engraver and medallist, Charles-Auguste Fraikin.