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5 Centimes - Léopold I 25th Anniversary of the Inauguration 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 |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#27256 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PREMIER ARGENT EXTRAIT DES MINES BELGES
PAR LA SOCIETE DE MEMBACH
XXV ME
ANNIVERSAIRE
DE L'INAUGURATION
DU REGNE DE
LEOPOLD I,
ROI DES BELGES
SOUS LE PATRONAGE DE LA SOCIETE GENERALE
POUR FAVORISER L'INDUSTRIE NATIONALE
Translation:
First Silver from Belgian Mines
by the Membach Company
25th
Anniversary
of the Inauguration
of the Reign of
Leopold I,
King of the Belgians
Under the Patronage of Society General
To Promote National Industry
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 commemorating the 25th anniversary of Léopold I's inauguration as King of Belgium was minted in 1856, and it features a unique design that sets it apart from other coins of its time. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of King Léopold I, while the reverse side features a wreath of laurel leaves surrounding the denomination and anniversary date. What's interesting is that this coin was minted using a unique process called "proof striking," which involves striking the coin multiple times to create a highly detailed and polished finish. This process was not commonly used at the time, and it adds an extra layer of rarity and collectibility to the coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1856) | 214261 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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