5 Centimes - Léopold II (French text - Large lion) 1901 front 5 Centimes - Léopold II (French text - Large lion) 1901 back
5 Centimes - Léopold II (French text - Large lion) 1901 photo
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5 Centimes - Léopold II French text - Large lion

1901 year
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) 3 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Belgium
King
Leopold II (1865-1909)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1901
Value
5 Centimes (0.05&nbspBEF)
Currency
Franc (1832-2001)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight
3 g
Diameter
19 mm
Thickness
1.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#12467
Rarity index
39%

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

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)