5 Centimes - Léopold I 25th Anniversary Inauguration of the King; French ND
1856 year| Copper | 10 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold I (1831-1865) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1856 |
| Value | 5 Centimes (0.05 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Thickness | 2.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#91410 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 47% |
Reverse
Wreath surrounding text in French
Script: Latin
Lettering:
XXV:
ANNIVERSAIRE
DE
L'INAUGURATION
DU ROI
Translation:
25th
Anniversary
of
the Inauguration
of the King
Engraver: Adolphe Jouvenel
Edge
Milled
Comment
Krause designates them wrongly as X, while they reportedly circulated alongside regular currency. Hence we list them alongside coins.Interesting fact
The 5 Centimes coin minted in 1856 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of King Léopold I's inauguration is a rare and valuable collector's item. It is believed that only 10,000 coins were minted, making it a highly sought-after piece among numismatists. Additionally, the coin's design features a unique portrait of the king, which sets it apart from other coins minted during his reign.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1856) | 214261 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Centimes - Léopold I (25th Anniversary Inauguration of the King; French) ND (1856) coin.
