50 Centimes - Léopold II Dutch text

€1.00
IssuerBelgium
Year1907-1909
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value50 Centimes (0.50 BEF)
CurrencyFranc (1832-2001)
CompositionSilver (.835) (16.5% copper)
Weight2.5 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Thomas Vinçotte
In circulation to30 July 1932
Reference(s) KM#61, LA#BFM-71, Schön#14
Obverse descriptionThe portrait in left profile of Leopold II of Belgium surrounded by the motto in Dutch. Designer below.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringLEOPOLD II KONING DER BELGEN TH. VINÇOTTE
(Translation: Leopold the Second, King of the Belgians)
Reverse descriptionValue and date surrounded by ivy and oak twigs.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering50 CENTn 1909
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1907  - Morin 203; KM#61.1; Coin alignment - 545 000
1909  - KM#61.2; Medal alignment -
1909  - Morin 205; KM#61.1; Coin alignment - 2 510 000
Catalog ID4353639170
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