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20 Centimes - Léopold I Pattern
| Issuer | Belgium |
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| Year | 1852 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | A left-facing effigy of King Leopold I of Belgium occupies the central field, rendered in high relief with fine portraiture characteristic of mid-19th-century Belgian medallic art. The bust is unadorned and truncated at the shoulder. The engraver's initials 'L.W.' for Léopold Wiener appear below the truncation. The circumferential legend in French reads 'LEOPOLD PREMIER ROI DES BELGES', identifying the monarch as Leopold the First, King of the Belgians. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The central device features the Belgian coat of arms, comprising a crowned heraldic shield bearing the lion of Belgium, flanked by two crossed olive branches symbolising peace. The denomination '20 Ces.' is inscribed between the olive twigs, with the date '1852' placed in the lower exergue. The national motto 'L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE' encircles the design as a circumferential legend, translating as 'Unity Makes Strength'. |
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