Issuer | Belgium |
---|---|
King |
Leopold I (1831-1865)
|
Type | Pattern |
Year | 1859 |
Value | 20 Centimes (0.20 BEF) |
Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
Composition | Nickel |
Weight | 5.95 g |
Diameter | 23 mm |
Thickness | 2 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Number | N# 189309 |
References |
KM# –
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes. |
A lion, symbol of Belgium, with a paw over the Belgian Constitution dating 1831. Around is the Belgian motto in French. Value and legend in French below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE
CONSTITUTION BELGE 1831
BELGIQUE
1859
Translation:
Unity Makes Strength
Belgium
Value at low centre flanked by two flowers. Text in French above. Unique (?) counter mark number.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ESSAI MONETAIRE
20
259
CENTIMES
Translation: Monetary Trial
Security edge
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Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | ||||||||
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1859 |
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