10 Centimes - Léopold II French text

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IssuerBelgium
Year1894-1901
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value10 Centimes (0.10 BEF)
CurrencyFranc (1832-2001)
CompositionCopper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight4.5 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness1.86 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Joseph-Pierre Braemt
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#42, LA#BFM-33, Schön#9
Obverse descriptionRampant lion left within circle. Around outside legend in French, date below between stars
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringL`UNION FAIT LA FORCE BRAEMT ★ 1901 ★
(Translation: Unity Through Strength)
Reverse descriptionValue and 5-pointed star on close checkered background within circle. Lettering around outside
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringLEOPOLD II ROI DES BELGES 10 CENTIMES ★
(Translation: Leopold the Second, King of the Belgians)
EdgePlain
Mint
Mintage1894  - Morin 236 - 11 886 000
1894  - Morin 236a; Mule: French obverse and Dutch reverse -
1895  - Double 5 -
1895  - Morin 238 - 736 218
1895  - Morin 238a; Overdate 1895/94 -
1898  - Morin 240 - 3 499 000
1901  - Morin 242 - 551 995
Catalog ID5496332700
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