20 Centimes - Léopold I

€273.00
IssuerBelgium
Year1860-1861
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value20 Centimes (0.20 BEF)
CurrencyFranc (1832-2001)
CompositionCopper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight7 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness1.87 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Joseph-Pierre Braemt
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#20, LA#BFM-47
Obverse descriptionThe head of Leopold I, looking right and within circle, is surrounded with the legend in French. Date below between two 5-pointed stars. Designer below head.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringLEOPOLD I ROI DES BELGES ★ 1861 ★ BRAEMT
(Translation: Leopold the First, King of the Belgians)
Reverse descriptionAn heraldic lion rampant to the left in circle is surrounded with the the motto. Value below between two 5-pointed stars.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringL`UNION FAIT LA FORCE ★ 20 Cs. ★
(Translation: Unity Makes Strength)
EdgeSecurity edge
Mint
Mintage1860  - Morin 131; LEOPOLD I -
1860  - Morin 131a; LEOPOLD I. -
1861  - Morin 132; Minted in 1862 - 1 803 670
Catalog ID5603117390
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