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50 Centimes - Léopold II Pattern - French text
1901 year| Gold (.900) | 6.44 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold II (1865-1909) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1901 |
| Value | 50 Centimes (0.50 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 6.44 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#315069 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 50 Centimes - Léopold II (Pattern - French text) 1901 from Belgium made of Gold (.900) weighing 6.44 g is that it was designed by the artist Charles-Auguste Fraikin, who was a well-known medallist and engraver in Belgium at the time.
