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20 Centimes - Léopold I Pattern
1860 year| Bronze (Bronze-Aluminium) | 6.62 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold I (1831-1865) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1860 |
| Value | 20 Centimes (0.20 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Bronze (Bronze-Aluminium) |
| Weight | 6.62 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#312311 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
An heraldic lion rampant to the left in circle is surrounded with the the motto. Value below between two 5-pointed stars.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE
BRAEMT
★ 20 Cs. ★
Unabridged legend: 20 Centimes
Translation: Unity Makes Strength
Engraver: Joseph-Pierre Braemt
Comment
This pattern is not recognized by SCWC, Morin or Aernout.Interesting fact
Did you know that the Pattern 20 Centimes - Léopold I (Pattern) 1860 was actually a trial coin that was never officially released into circulation? It was created as a test piece to experiment with the use of bronze-aluminum alloy in coin production, and only a small number of samples were produced. As a result, it is now a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
