5 Centimes - Léopold II Dutch text, small date

€4,895.00
IssuerBelgium
Year1902-1903
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value5 Centimes (0.05 BEF)
CurrencyFranc (1832-2001)
CompositionCopper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight2.5 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness1.29 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#47, LA#BFM-21, Schön#11
Obverse descriptionThe royal monogram of King Léopold II is surrounded with the inscription in Dutch. Date below.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringKONINKRIJK BELGIË * ・1903・
(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
Mintage1902  - Morin 270; Overdate variety 1902/01 exists (Morin 270a) - 1 485 467
1903  - Morin 272 - 1 001 932
Catalog ID7312912300
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