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5 Centimes - Léopold I
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 3 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold I (1831-1865) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1861-1864 |
| Value | 5 Centimes (0.05 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1.29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#275 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Face value and the lettering
Script: Latin
Lettering:
❁ LEOPOLD PREMIER ROI DES BELGES
5
CENTIMES
★
Translation: Leopold First King of the Belgians
Engraver: Joseph-Pierre Braemt
Edge
Security edge
Comment
1861: vertical line of 5 under ER / Vertical line of 5 under R