Belgium 10 Centimes, 1859
Trial strike
Information
Country
Belgium
Belgium
Currency
Franc
(1832 – 2001)
Coin type
Pattern
Denomination
10 Centimes
Year
1859
Ruler
Leopold I
(1831–1865)
Composition
Nickel clad copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
4.38
Diameter (mm)
21.1
Demonetized
Yes
Description
10 Centimes from Belgium. Issued in 1859. Struck in Nickel clad copper. Measures 21.1 mm and weighs 4.38 g.
- Obverse
- A lion, symbol of Belgium, with a paw over the Belgian Constitution dating 1831. Around is the Belgian motto. Value and designer below. (Unity Makes Strength Belgian Constitution Belgium)
- Reverse
- Value at center and below flanked by two small flowers. Text in French above. (Monetary Trial)
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1859 | — |
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