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5 Centimes - Léopold II French text
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 3 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold II (1865-1909) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1894-1901 |
| Value | 5 Centimes (0.05 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#8025 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 14% |
Reverse
Value and star on close checkered background within circle. Lettering around outside
Script: Latin
Lettering:
❁ LEOPOLD II ROI DES BELGES
5
CENTIMES
★
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# 244-252, KM# 40, LA# 16, iB# M-52) and big lion (M# 252a, KM# 44, LA# 18, iB# M-53)
