Belgium 5 Centimes - Léopold I, 1856
25th Anniversary Inauguration of the King; French
Information
Country
Belgium
Belgium
Currency
Franc
(1832 – 2001)
Coin type
Token
Denomination
5 Centimes
Year
1856
Ruler
Leopold I
(1831–1865)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
10
Diameter (mm)
28
Thickness (mm)
2.1
Demonetized
Yes
Description
5 Centimes from Belgium. Issued in 1856. Struck in Copper. Measures 28 mm and weighs 10 g.
- Obverse
- Allegory: Belgica seated to the left, the left hand holding a scepter and the right hand placing an olive crown on the bust of Leopold I. (July 21, 1856)
- Reverse
- Wreath surrounding text in French (25th Anniversary of the Inauguration of the King)
- Edge
- Milled
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