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50 Centimes - Léopold II French 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#1305 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
A sitting lion, date at left, value and designer below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE
1901
50 CS.
VINÇOTTE
Unabridged legend: Centimes
Translation: Unity Makes Strength
Engraver: Thomas Vinçotte
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Two varieties in rims are found- Narrow rim, thin script, script near rim
- Wide rim, thick script, script far from rim
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 ruler of Belgium 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 control over a large portion of central Africa. The coin's design, which includes the king's portrait and the inscription "LÉOPOLD II ROI DES BELGES," reflects the influence of French culture and language in Belgium 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 (French text) 1901 coin.
