Belgium 5 Centimes - Léopold II, 1901
French text - Large lion
Information
Country
Belgium
Belgium
Currency
Franc
(1832 – 2001)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
5 Centimes
Year
1901
Ruler
Leopold II
(1885–1908)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
3
Diameter (mm)
19
Thickness (mm)
1.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
5 Centimes from Belgium. Issued in 1901. Struck in Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel). Measures 19 mm and weighs 3 g.
- Obverse
- Rampant lion left within circle. Around outside legend in French, date below between stars (Unity Makes Strength)
- Reverse
- Value and star on close checkered background within circle. Lettering around outside (Leopold the Second, King of the Belgians)
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vf | xf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 2.5M | € 11,00 | € 19,00 |
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