5 Centimes - Léopold II Dutch text, large date

€291.00
IssuerBelgium
Year1904-1907
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value5 Centimes (0.05 BEF)
CurrencyFranc (1832-2001)
CompositionCopper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight2.5 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness1.21 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound with a round hole (Center hole 3.5 mm)
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Alphonse Michaux
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#55, Schön#11, LA#BFM-21
Obverse descriptionThe royal monogram of King Léopold II is surrounded with legend in Dutch. Date below.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringKONINKRIJK BELGIË ★★ ・1906・
(Translation: Kingdom of Belgium)
Reverse descriptionThe center hole is flanked by an olive sprig and value.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering5 CEN A. MICHAUX
EdgePlain
Mint
Mintage1904  - Morin 274 - 5 811 667
1905  - Morin 276; Overdate variety 1905/04 exists (Morin 276a) - 7 002 418
1905  - Morin 276b; Without cross on crown -
1906  - Morin 278 - 11 015 564
1906  - Morin 278a; Without cross on crown -
1907  - Morin 280 - 997 965
Catalog ID8721609350
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