Belgium 5 Centimes - Léopold II, 1902 – 1903

Dutch text; small date

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Belgium Belgium
Currency Franc (1832 – 2001)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 5 Centimes
Year 1902 – 1903
Ruler Leopold II (1885–1908)
Composition Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Shape Round with a round hole (Center hole 3.5 mm)
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 2.5
Diameter (mm) 19
Thickness (mm) 1.29
Demonetized Yes

Description

5 Centimes from Belgium. Issued from 1902 to 1903. Struck in Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel). Measures 19 mm and weighs 2.5 g.

Obverse
The royal monogram of King Léopold II is surrounded with the inscription in Dutch. Date below. (Kingdom of Belgium)
Reverse
The center hole is flanked by an olive sprig and value.
Edge
Plain

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage f vf xf Comment Frequency
1903  1M € 3,50 € 3,50 — Morin 272 44%
1902  1.5M € 1,10 € 2,50 € 2,50 Morin 270; Overdate variety 1902/01 exists (Morin 270a) 71%

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