5 Centimes - Léopold I

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 (14^th 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

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	Frequency
Undetermined
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
	The Coinhouse Auctions Auction 17 Lot 84	Dec 19, 2020	1864	UNC	USD 159.74 (EUR 150.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 63 Lot 631	Jul 26, 2022	1864	XF	USD 5.32 (EUR 5.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 92 Lot 443	Aug 15, 2023	Undetermined	AU	USD 5.32 (EUR 5.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 63 Lot 630	Jul 26, 2022	Undetermined	AU	Unsold
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