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5 Centimes - Léopold II French text, small date
| Issuer | Belgium |
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| Year | 1901-1903 |
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| Thickness | 1.29 mm |
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| Obverse description | Central round hole surrounded by the crowned royal monogram of King Léopold II in the field. A circular legend in French reads ROYAUME DE BELGIQUE, with the date below, all enclosed within a beaded border. The design is restrained and heraldic in character, with the monogram serving as the principal device. |
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| Obverse lettering | ROYAUME DE BELGIQUE * ・1902・ (Translation: Kingdom of Belgium) |
| Reverse description | A decorative spray of laurel and oak leaves arches to the left of the central round hole, its stem extending along the lower portion of the field and terminating with a floral motif at the base. To the right of the hole, the denomination 5 CES is boldly rendered in large numerals and abbreviated lettering. The engraver's signature A. MICHAUX appears in small capitals along the lower rim, within a beaded border. |
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