50 Centimes (Pattern) 1939 front 50 Centimes (Pattern) 1939 back
50 Centimes (Pattern) 1939 photo
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50 Centimes Pattern

1939 year
Nickel 2.5 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Belgium
King
Leopold III (1934-1951)
Type
Pattern
Year
1939
Value
50 Centimes (0.50&nbspBEF)
Currency
Franc (1832-2001)
Composition
Nickel
Weight
2.5 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#33044
Rarity index
83%

Reverse

Three coats of arms of Hainaut, East-Flanders and Luxembourg in front of a tree dividing the bilingual (French and Dutch) legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering: BELGIQUE-BELGIE =

Translation: Belgium

Engraver: Ernest Wijnants

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Mintage was interrupted by the war. Not released for circulation.

Interesting fact

The Pattern 50 Centimes coin was designed by the Belgian artist and sculptor, Paul Du Bois, and it features a unique and intricate pattern on the reverse side, which gives the coin its name. The pattern includes a series of interlocking circles and curves, creating a beautiful and complex design that sets the coin apart from other coins of its time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1939  15482000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centimes (Pattern) 1939 coin.