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50 Centimes - Léopold II French 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#284 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
The Belgium coat of arms divides face value. Date below, motto in French above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE
50 Cs
1899
Unabridged legend: Centimes
Translation: Unity Makes Strength
Engraver: Léopold Wiener
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Centimes - Léopold II (French text) 1866-1899 coin from Belgium is that it was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in the country. The coin was introduced in 1866, just a few years after Belgium's independence from the Netherlands was recognized in 1839. At the time, the country was experiencing rapid industrialization and urbanization, which led to an increased demand for currency. The 50 Centimes coin was designed to fill this need and was widely used in everyday transactions. Despite its relatively small denomination, the coin was made of silver and copper, which gave it a high intrinsic value. Today, the coin is a sought-after collector's item and a testament to Belgium's rich numismatic history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1866 | 6806000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1867 | 1014000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1868 | 1075864 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1881 | 200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1886 | 1250000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1898 | 499000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1899 | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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) 1866-1899 coin.
