Belgium 10 Centimes - Léopold I, 1853
Marriage of The Duke
Information
Country
Belgium
Currency
Franc
(1832 – 2001)
Coin type
Token
Denomination
10 Centimes
Year
1853
Ruler
Leopold I
(1831–1865)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
20
Diameter (mm)
32
Demonetized
Yes
Description
10 Centimes from Belgium. Issued in 1853. Struck in Copper. Measures 32 mm and weighs 20 g.
- Obverse
- There is a bust of Léopold I facing left with a legend in French around the rim, the initials of the engraver below the neck, and the date at the bottom. (Leopold the First.King of the Belgians)
- Reverse
- The heads of both the Duke and the Duchesse of Brabant with their names and wedding date around the rim and the designer's name below the neck (Léopold Louis Philippe Marie Victor Duke of Brabant Marie Henriette Anne Duchess of Brabant 21-22 August)
- Edge
- Reeded
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