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5 Centimes Essai
1859 year| Nickel | - | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold I (1831-1865) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1859 |
| Value | 5 Centimes (0.05 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.48 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#67484 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Value at low centre, text above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ESSAI MONETAIRE
5 CENTIMES
Translation: Monetary Trial Strike
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This trial strike is not mentioned in SCWC, Morin or AernoutInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Centimes (Essai) 1859 from Belgium made of Nickel is that it was designed by the renowned Belgian engraver and medalist, Charles-Michel de l'Épée. De l'Épée was known for his exceptional skill in creating detailed and intricate designs, and his work on the 5 Centimes coin is no exception. The coin features a beautifully rendered image of a sitting lion, surrounded by foliage and other symbols, showcasing de l'Épée's mastery of the art of engraving.
