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50 Centimes - Léopold II Pattern - Dutch text
1906 year| Gold (.900) | 3.52 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold II (1865-1909) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1906 |
| Value | 50 Centimes (0.50 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 3.52 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#315070 |
|---|---|
| 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
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 50 Centimes - Léopold II (Pattern - Dutch text) 1906 from Belgium made of Gold (.900) weighing 3.52 g is that it was designed by the artist Charles de Groux, who was a well-known medallist and sculptor in Belgium at the time. The coin features a portrait of King Léopold II on one side and a depiction of a Belgian lion on the other. The coin was never officially released into circulation, but a small number of pattern coins were produced as trial strikes. As a result, this coin is highly sought after by collectors and is considered a rare and valuable piece of Belgian numismatic history.
