50 Centimes - Léopold II Dutch text

€16,053.00
IssuerBelgium
Year1866-1899
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value50 Centimes (0.50 BEF)
CurrencyFranc (1832-2001)
CompositionSilver (.835) (16.5% copper)
Weight2.5 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness1.05 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Léopold Wiener
In circulation to30 July 1932
Reference(s) KM#27, LA#BFM-67
Obverse descriptionThe portrait in left profile of Leopold II of Belgium is surrounded with the legend in Dutch. Designer below.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringLEOPOLD II KONING DER BELGEN L.WIENER
(Translation: Leopold the Second, King of the Belgians)
Reverse descriptionThe Belgium coat of arms divides face value. Date below, motto in Dutch above.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringEENDRACHT MAAKT MACHT 50 Cn 1886
(Translation: Unity Makes Strength)
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1866  - Restrike -
1886  - Morin 185 - 3 750 000
1898  - Morin 187 - 501 000
1899  - Morin 189 - 500 000
Catalog ID4962099120
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