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5 Centimes Alost
| Location | Belgium |
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| Year | 1833 |
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| Technique | Milled |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features the place name ALOST in large raised letters at center of the field, with the circular legend ROYAUME DE BELGIQUE surrounding it along the rim. The date 1833 appears in the lower exergue area, and the rim is decorated with a fine milled border. |
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| Obverse lettering | ROYAUME DE BELGIQUE ALOST 1833 |
| Reverse description | The reverse displays a large numeral 5 as the central device, with the word CENTIMES in relief below it. The curved legend MONNAIE FICTIVE (meaning fictive or token currency) arcs across the upper portion of the field, identifying this piece as a non-legal-tender trade token. |
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