5 Centimes - Léopold II French text, small date

€8,028.00
IssuerBelgium
Year1901-1903
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#46, Schön#17, LA#BFM-20
Obverse descriptionThe royal monogram of King Léopold II is surrounded with the inscription in French. Date below.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringROYAUME DE BELGIQUE * ・1902・
(Translation: Kingdom of Belgium)
Reverse descriptionSpray of leaves to left of center hole, denomination in French at right
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering5 CES A. MICHAUX
EdgePlain
Mint
Mintage1901  - - 202 100
1902  - - 1 416 017
1902  - Overdate 1902/01 -
1903  - - 863 878
Catalog ID1971405610
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