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50 Centimes - Léopold II Dutch text
| Silver (.835) (16.5% copper) | 2.5 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold II (1865-1909) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1866-1899 |
| Value | 50 Centimes (0.50 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) (16.5% copper) |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.05 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 30 July 1932 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#16053 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
The Belgium coat of arms divides face value. Date below, motto in Dutch above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EENDRACHT MAAKT MACHT
50 Cn
1886
Unabridged legend: Centiemen
Translation: Unity Makes Strength
Engraver: Léopold Wiener
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The 1866 'restrike' coin is not mentioned by Morin, just by Krause.The 1899 coin is also known with over date probably on 1886, but not mentioned by Krause.
