10 Centimes - Léopold II French text - Initials A.M. - Trial strike

Features

Issuer Belgium
King Leopold II (1865-1909)
Type Pattern
Year 1901
Value 10 Centimes (0.10 BEF)
Currency Franc (1832-2001)
Composition Copper-nickel
Weight 4 g
Diameter 22 mm
Thickness 1.31 mm
Shape Round with a round hole
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
195556
References KM# Pn98,
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.
Mor# –,
Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin; 2019. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges de 1832 jusqu'à présent. Antwerpen Eyckmans, Antwerp, Belgium.
LA# 
Laurens Aernout; 2017. Catalogus van Belgische Numismatische Uitgiften : 1831-2017. Numismatica Zuidwest-Vlaanderen, Belgium.

Obverse

The royal monogram of King Léopold II is surrounded with lettering in French. Date below, center hole.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ROYAUME DE BELGIQUE *
· 1901 ·

Translation: Kingdom of Belgium

Engraver: Alphonse Michaux

Reverse

The center hole is flanked by an olive sprig and value. Designer below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
10
CES
A.M.

Unabridged legend: Centimes

Engraver: Alphonse Michaux

Edge

Plain

Mint

Royal Mint of Belgium, Brussels, Belgium (983-2017)

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1901 

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