50 Centimes - Léopold II Pattern Strike

€99,916.00
IssuerBelgium
Year1901
TypePattern
Value50 Centimes (0.50 BEF)
CurrencyFranc (1832-2001)
CompositionCopper
Weight
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Thomas Vinçotte
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#Pn99, LA#–, Mor#
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. Motto in Dutch above.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringEENDRACHT MAAKT MACHT 1901 50 CEN VINÇOTTE
(Translation: Unity Makes Strength)
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1901  - -
Catalog ID1543800940
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