50 Centimes - Léopold II Pattern - French text

€315,069.00
IssuerBelgium
Year1901
TypePattern
Value50 Centimes (0.50 BEF)
CurrencyFranc (1832-2001)
CompositionGold (.900)
Weight6.44 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Thomas Vinçotte
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#–, Mor#–, LA#
Obverse descriptionThe portrait in left profile of Leopold II of Belgium surrounded by the legend in French
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringLEOPOLD II ROI DES BELGES
(Translation: Leopold the Second, King of the Belgians)
Reverse descriptionA sitting lion, date at left, value and designer below.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringL`UNION FAIT LA FORCE 1901 50 CS. VINÇOTTE
(Translation: Unity Makes Strength)
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1901  - Matte Proof -
Catalog ID6770029490
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