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5 Centimes - Léopold II French text; large date
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 2.5 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold II (1865-1909) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1904-1907 |
| Value | 5 Centimes (0.05 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1.18 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole (Center hole 3.5 mm) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#2585 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
The center hole is flanked by an olive sprig and value. Designer below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5
CES
A. MICHAUX
Unabridged legend: Centimes
Engraver: Alphonse Michaux
Edge
Plain
Comment
This type has larger date numbers than KM# 46.Schön# 17 includes both KM# 46 and KM# 54.
How "WICHAUX" error looks for 1905:
