50 Centimes - Léopold II Dutch text
1901 year| Silver (.835) (16.5% copper) | 2.5 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold II (1865-1909) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1901 |
| 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#286 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 14% |
Reverse
A sitting lion, date at left, value and designer below. Motto in Dutch on top.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EENDRACHT MAAKT MACHT
1901
50 CEN
VINÇOTTE
Unabridged legend: Centiemen
Translation: Unity Makes Strength
Engraver: Thomas Vinçotte
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1901 Belgian 50 Centimes coin is that it features a portrait of King Léopold II, who was the second king of Belgium and ruled from 1865 until his death in 1909. During his reign, Léopold II was known for his expansionist policies, particularly in the Congo Free State, where he exercised personal rule and was accused of committing atrocities against the indigenous population. The coin's design, which includes the Dutch inscription "KONING DER BELGIEN" (King of Belgium) and the year 1901, reflects the country's colonial ties and the influence of its monarch at the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 3000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centimes - Léopold II (Dutch text) 1901 coin.
