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50 Centimes - Léopold II Pattern - Dutch text
1906 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold II (1865-1909) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1906 |
| Value | 50 Centimes (0.50 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#311372 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Value and date surrounded by ivy and oak twigs.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50
CENT.
1906
Unabridged legend: Centiemen
Engraver: Thomas Vinçotte
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The coin was designed by Belgian artist and engraver, Charles de Wailly, who was known for his work on various coins and medals during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The coin features a portrait of King Léopold II on one side and a depiction of a Belgian lion on the other. The use of Dutch text on the coin is interesting, as it was not uncommon for coins from Belgium to feature multiple languages, reflecting the country's linguistic diversity. Additionally, the coin's silver composition and 50 centime denomination made it a significant and widely used coin in Belgium during its time.
