5 Centimes - Léopold II

5 Centimes - Léopold II - obverse5 Centimes - Léopold II - reverse

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Features

Issuer Belgian CongoBelgian Congo (1908-1960)
King Leopold II (1885-1908)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 1909
Value 5 Centimes (0.05)
Currency Franc (1887-1960)
Composition Copper-nickel
Weight 2.5 g
Diameter 19.1 mm
Shape Round with a round hole
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
23902
References KM# 12,
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.
LA# BCM-3
Laurens Aernout; 2017. Catalogus van Belgische Numismatische Uitgiften : 1831-2017. Numismatica Zuidwest-Vlaanderen, Belgium.

Obverse

Five Leopold II monograms drawing a star. Country name in French and Dutch.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
**CONGO BELGE · BELGISCH-CONGO ·
LL LL LL LL LL

Reverse

Shining star and 3 small stars on each side

Script: Latin

Lettering:
*** 5 C. ***
1909

Edge

Smooth

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1909  Photo 1 800 000 $ 11 (fr) Frappe monnaie

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Centimes - Léopold IIPicture 1 of a sold 5 Centimes - Léopold IIPicture 1 of a sold 5 Centimes - Léopold IIPicture 1 of a sold 5 Centimes - Léopold II
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232212
Lot 64419
Internet Archive
17 Mar 2022 AU
(PCGS AU58)
USD 53.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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