5 Centimes - Léopold I

5 Centimes - Léopold I - obverse5 Centimes - Léopold I - reverse

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Features

Issuer Belgium
King Leopold I (1831-1865)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1861-1864
Value 5 Centimes (0.05 BEF)
Currency Franc (1832-2001)
Composition Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight 3 g
Diameter 19 mm
Thickness 1.29 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number N# 275
References KM# 21,
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# BFM-15
Laurens Aernout; 2017. Catalogus van Belgische Numismatische Uitgiften : 1831-2017. Numismatica Zuidwest-Vlaanderen, Belgium.

Obverse

Heraldic lion, symbol of Belgium. Around is the Belgian motto.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE
BRAEMT
★ 1863 ★

Translation: Unity Makes Strength

Engraver: Joseph-Pierre Braemt

Reverse

Face value and the lettering

Script: Latin

Lettering:
❁ LEOPOLD PREMIER ROI DES BELGES
5
CENTIMES

Translation: Leopold First King of the Belgians

Engraver: Joseph-Pierre Braemt

Edge

Security edge

5 Centimes - Léopold I -  obverse

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Mint

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

Comments

1861: vertical line of 5 under ER / Vertical line of 5 under R


1863: normal and interrupted 3

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Date Mintage G VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1861  8 259 264 $ 0.29 $ 0.43 $ 1.10 $ 2.00 $ 2.00 35% Vertical line of 5 under ER
1861  $ 0.53 $ 0.53 4% Vertical line of 5 under R
1862  14 149 380 $ 0.25 $ 0.40 $ 0.53 $ 2.10 $ 2.10 62%
1862  0.4% Overdate 1862/61
1863  16 055 072 $ 0.14 $ 1.40 $ 2.10 $ 2.10 32%
1863  0.3% Overdate 1863/62
1864  2 512 574 $ 5.30 $ 16 $ 16 5%

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Price
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Centimes - Léopold IPicture 1 of a sold 5 Centimes - Léopold I
The Coinhouse Auctions
Auction 17
Lot 84
Internet Archive
Dec 19, 2020 1864 UNC USD 159.74
(EUR 150.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Centimes - Léopold I
Katz
Auction 63
Lot 631
Internet Archive
Jul 26, 2022 1864 XF USD 5.32
(EUR 5.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Centimes - Léopold I
Katz
Auction 92
Lot 443
Internet Archive
Aug 15, 2023 Undetermined AU USD 5.32
(EUR 5.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Centimes - Léopold I
Katz
Auction 63
Lot 630
Internet Archive
Jul 26, 2022 Undetermined AU Unsold

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