Belgium 5 Centimes, 1859
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Information
Country
Belgium
Belgium
Currency
Franc
(1832 – 2001)
Coin type
Pattern
Denomination
5 Centimes
Year
1859
Ruler
Leopold I
(1831–1865)
Composition
Nickel
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Diameter (mm)
17.5
Thickness (mm)
1.48
Demonetized
Yes
Description
5 Centimes from Belgium. Issued in 1859. Struck in Nickel. Measures 17.5 mm and weighs 0 g.
- Obverse
- A lion, symbol of Belgium, with a paw over the Belgian Constitution dating 1831. Around is the Belgian motto in French. Legend and mint year below. (Unity Makes Strength Belgium)
- Reverse
- Value at low centre, text above. (Monetary Trial Strike)
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1859 | — |
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