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50 Centimes - Albert I French text
| Silver (.835) (16.5% copper) | 2.5 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Albert I (1909-1934) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1910-1914 |
| Value | 50 Centimes (0.50 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) (16.5% copper) |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 30 July 1932 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#492 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
The face value and date are surrounded with an olive branch and oak branch and the motto in French.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50 CENTs.
1912
· L'UNION · FAIT · LA · FORCE ·
Unabridged legend: Centimes
Translation: Unity Makes Strength
Engraver: Godefroid Devreese
Edge
Reeded
Comment
A trial strike with year 1909 and a weight of 2.8 grams is reported.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Centimes - Albert I (French text) 1910-1914 coin from Belgium is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of King Albert I, who ruled Belgium from 1909 until his death in 1934. During this time, Europe was experiencing significant political and social upheaval, including the rise of fascist and nationalist movements, the fall of empires, and the outbreak of World War I. Despite these challenges, the 50 Centimes coin remained a stable and widely used currency in Belgium, and it continues to be a sought-after collector's item today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 1900000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1911 | 2063000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1912 | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1914 | 240000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centimes - Albert I (French text) 1910-1914 coin.
