Belgium 20 Centimes - Léopold I, 1852 – 1858
Information
Country
Belgium
Belgium
Currency
Franc
(1832 – 2001)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
20 Centimes
Year
1852 – 1858
Ruler
Leopold I
(1831–1865)
Composition
Silver (.900) (10% copper)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
1
Diameter (mm)
15
Thickness (mm)
0.63
Demonetized
Yes
Description
20 Centimes from Belgium. Issued from 1852 to 1858. Struck in Silver (.900) (10% copper). Measures 15 mm and weighs 1 g.
- Obverse
- The portrait in left profile of Leopold I of Belgium is surrounded with the legend in French. Designer initials below. (Leopold the First, King of the Belgians)
- Reverse
- The Belgian coat of arms, the face value between two olive twigs and the motto in French surrounding. Date below. (Unity Makes Strength)
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | f | vf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1858 | 865.3K | — | — | L.W. - Most not released for circulation | 6% | |
| 1858 | — | — | — | Morin 60; L W - Most not released for circulation | 0.4% | |
| 1853 | 2M | € 8,80 | € 16,00 | Morin 59; L.W. | 50% | |
| 1853 | — | € 21,00 | € 27,00 | Morin 59a; L W | 29% | |
| 1852 | 300.6K | — | € 33,00 | Morin 58; L.W. | 28% | |
| 1852 | — | — | — | Morin 58a; L W | 9% |
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