5 Centimes - Léopold II Dutch text - Large lion

€8,020.00
IssuerBelgium
Year1901
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value5 Centimes (0.05 BEF)
CurrencyFranc (1832-2001)
CompositionCopper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight3 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness1.5 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Joseph-Pierre Braemt
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#45, LA#BFM-19, Mor#253, Schön#3
Obverse descriptionRampant lion left within circle. Around outside legend in Dutch, date below between stars
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringEENDRACHT MAAKT MACHT BRAEMT * 1901 *
(Translation: Unity Makes Strength)
Reverse descriptionValue and star on close checkered background within circle. Lettering around outside
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringLEOPOLD II KONING DER BELGEN 5 CENTIEMEN
(Translation: Leopold the Second, King of the Belgians)
EdgePlain
Mint
Mintage1901  - - 2 491 287
Catalog ID7478980700
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