50 Centimes - Léopold II French 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#60, LA#BFM-70, Schön#20
Obverse descriptionThe portrait in left profile of Leopold II of Belgium surrounded by the motto in French. Designer below.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringLEOPOLD II ROI DES BELGES TH. VINÇOTTE
(Translation: Leopold the Second, King of the Belgians)
Reverse descriptionValue and date surrounded by ivy and oak twigs.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering50 CENTs 1909
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1907  - Morin 202; KM#60.1; TH.VINÇOTTE - 545 000
1907  - Morin 202a; KM#60.2; TH VINÇOTTE -
1909  - Morin 204; KM#60.1; TH.VINÇOTTE - 2 503 000
1909  - Morin 204a; KM#60.2; TH VINÇOTTE -
Catalog ID4536179650
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