1 Centime - Léopold II French text

€517.00
IssuerBelgium
Year1869-1907
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Centime (0.01 BEF)
CurrencyFranc (1832-2001)
CompositionCopper
Weight2 g
Dimensions16.5 mm
Thickness1.3 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Joseph-Pierre Braemt
In circulation to1953
Reference(s) KM#33, LA#BFM-3, Schön#6
Obverse descriptionThe royal monogram is surrounded with inscription. Date below.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringLEOPOLD II ROI DES BELGES 1902
(Translation: Leopold the Second, King of the Belgians)
Reverse descriptionA lion, symbol of Belgium, with a paw over the Belgian Constitution dating 1831. Around is the Belgian motto in French. Value and designer below.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringL`UNION FAIT LA FORCE CONSTITUTION BELGE 1831 * 1 CENT.E BRAEMT F.
(Translation: Unity makes strenght Belgian Constitution 1831* Made by Braemt)
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1869  - KM# 33.1 - 5 064 341
1869  - KM# 33.1; Without signature -
1870  - KM# 33.1 - 3 930 000
1873  - KM# 33.1 - 2 036 317
1874  - KM# 33.1 - 3 906 728
1875  - KM# 33.1 - 2 970 461
1876  - KM# 33.1 - 2 965 939
1882  - KM# 33.1 - 5 000 000
1882  - KM# 33.1; Round `O` in `ROI` -
1882  - KM# 33.2; Thin flan -
1899  - KM# 33.1 - 2 500 000
1901  - KM# 33.1 - 3 742 800
1901  - KM# 33.1; Medal alignment -
1901  - KM# 33.1; Mule: Front in Dutch, back in French -
1901  - KM# 33.1; Overdate 1901/801 -
1901  - KM# 33.2; Thin flan -
1902  - KM# 33.1 - 2 487 349
1902  - KM# 33.1; Medal alignment -
1902  - KM# 33.1; Overdate 1902/01 -
1902  - KM# 33.1; Overdate 1902/802 -
1902  - KM# 33.1; With `2` missing -
1902  - KM# 33.2; Thin flan -
1902  - KM# 33.3; Signature: BRAEMT. F. -
1907  - KM# 33.1 - 3 966 780
1907  - KM# 33.1; Overdate 1907/807 -
Catalog ID3596792030
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