5 Centimes - Léopold II French text - Large lion

€12,467.00
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#44, LA#BFM-18, Mor#252a, Schön#8
Obverse descriptionRampant lion left within circle. Around outside legend in French, date below between stars
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringL`UNION FAIT LA FORCE BRAEMT ★ 1901 ★
(Translation: Unity Makes Strength)
Reverse descriptionValue and star on close checkered background within circle. Lettering around outside
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering❁ LEOPOLD II ROI DES BELGES 5 CENTIMES ★
(Translation: Leopold the Second, King of the Belgians)
EdgePlain
Mint
Mintage1901  - - 2 494 063
Catalog ID3089284820
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