5 Centimes - Léopold I

Features

Country	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
Weight	3 g
Diameter	19 mm
Thickness	1.29 mm
Shape	Round
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	Yes
References	KM# 21, Schmidt, Tracy L. (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2001-Date (14^th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248979. Michael, Thomas & Tracy L. Schmidt; 2016. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700 (7^th edition). Krause Publications, Iola, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248573. Michael, Thomas (editor); 2016. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800 (7^th edition). Krause Publications, Iola, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440247064. Schmidt, Tracy L. (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900 (9^th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248955. Schmidt, Tracy L. (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000 (47^th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248962. LA# BFM-15 Laurens Aernout; 2017. Catalogus van Belgische Numismatische Uitgiften, 1831-2017. Numismatica Zuidwest-Vlaanderen, Belgium. ISBN 9789082449013.

Obverse

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

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

Translation:
Unity Makes Strength
Braemt
1863

Engraver: Joseph-Pierre Braemt

Reverse

Face value and the lettering

Lettering:
❁ LEOPOLD PREMIER ROI DES BELGES
5
CENTIMES
★

Translation:
Leopold First King of the Belgians
5
Centimes
★

Engraver: Joseph-Pierre Braemt

Edge

Security edge

Mint

Royal Belgian Mint, Brussels, Belgium

Comments

A lot of varieties in place and size of the numbers of the year exist

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Date	Mintage	G	VG	F	VF	XF	Frequency
1861	8,259,264		0.50	1.04	3.54		36%	Vertical line of "5" points between "E" and "R" of "PREMIER"
1861							4%	Vertical line of "5" points to "R" of "PREMIER"
1862	14,149,380	0.68	0.47	0.59	2.95	3.68	62%	Overdate variety 1862/61 exists
1863	16,055,072			1.18	2.36	6.84	32%	Overdate variety 1863/62 exists
1864	2,512,574						5%

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