2 Centimes - Albert I French text

€495.00
IssuerBelgium
Year1911-1919
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Centimes (0.02 BEF)
CurrencyFranc (1832-2001)
CompositionCopper
Weight4 g
Dimensions21.5 mm
Thickness1.5 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Joseph-Pierre Braemt
In circulation to7 May 1953
Reference(s) KM#64, LA#BFM-12, Schön#35
Obverse descriptionThe royal monogram is surrounded with legend in French. Date below.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringALBERT ROI DES BELGES ・1912・
(Translation: Albert King of the Belgians 1912)
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 * 2 CENTs BRAEMT F.
(Translation: Unity Makes Strength Belgian Constitution 1831 2 Centimes Made by Braemt (F = Fecit = Made by))
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1911  - - 644 657
1912  - - 4 927 694
1912  - overdate 1912/11 -
1914  - - 490 543
1919  - - 5 000 000
1919  - Medal alignment -
1919  - overdate 1919/14 -
Catalog ID4310506220
Comments