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5 Centimes - Léopold I
| Copper | 10 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold I (1831-1865) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1811-1860 |
| Value | 5 Centimes (0.05 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#268 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
A lion, symbol of Belgium, with a paw over the Belgian Constitution dating 1831. Around is the Belgian motto in French. Value and designer below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE
CONSTITUTION BELGE 1831*
5 CENTs
BRAEMT F.
Unabridged legend:
5 centimes
Braemt Fecit
Translation:
Unity Makes Strength
Belgian Constitution 1831
5 Centimes
Made by Braemt
Engraver: Joseph-Pierre Braemt
Edge
Reeded
Comment
KM# 5.1 = signature with point (copper)KM# 5.1a = signature with point (bronze)
KM# 5.2 = signature without point (copper)
1834: double E in CENT
