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5 Centimes - Léopold II Dutch text
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 3 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold II (1865-1909) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1894-1900 |
| Value | 5 Centimes (0.05 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1.58 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#6190 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 15% |
Reverse
Value and 5-pointed star on close checkered background within circle. Lettering in Dutch around outside.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
❁ LEOPOLD II KONING DER BELGEN
5
CENTIEMEN
★
Translation: Leopold II, King of the Belgians
Engraver: Joseph-Pierre Braemt
Edge
Plain
Comment
Mule varieties exist with French obverse and Dutch reverse. See link below.Difference between small lion (M# 245-251, KM# 41, LA# 17) and big lion (M# 253, KM# 45, LA# 19)
The type A lion is smaller and larger.
The type B lion is taller and thinner,
its head and claws are closer to the inner circle,
the engraver's signature is larger.
Interesting fact
The coin features a portrait of King Léopold II, who was the second king of Belgium and ruled from 1865 until his death in 1909. During his reign, Léopold II was known for his expansionist policies, particularly in the Congo Free State, which was a private colony owned by the king himself. The coin's design was created by the artist Jan-Baptist Van Aelst, who was a prominent medallist and engraver in Belgium at the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1894 | 1658000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1895 | 4957405 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1898 | 985000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1900 | 1669735 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Centimes - Léopold II (Dutch text) 1894-1900 coin.
