50 Centimes - Léopold II

50 Centimes - Léopold II - obverse50 Centimes - Léopold II - reverse

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Features

Issuer Belgian CongoCongo Free State (1885-1908)
King Leopold II (1885-1908)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1887-1896
Value 50 Centimes (0.50)
Currency Franc (1960-1967)
Composition Silver (.835)
Weight 2.5 g
Diameter 17.2 mm
Thickness 1.2 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
7013
References KM# 5,
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# VCM-8
Laurens Aernout; 2017. Catalogus van Belgische Numismatische Uitgiften : 1831-2017. Numismatica Zuidwest-Vlaanderen, Belgium.

Obverse

Portrait of Léopold II

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LEOP. II R. D. BELG. SOUV. DE L'ETAT INDEP. DU CONGO
L. WIENER

Translation: Leopold II, King of the Belgians, Sovereign of the Free State of the Congo

Engraver: Léopold Wiener

Reverse

Crowned coat-of-arms within wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering:
50 centimes
1891

Engraver: Léopold Wiener

Edge

Reeded

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1887  Photo 20 000 30%
1887  0.9% Proof
1891  Photo 60 000 $ 43 $ 340 32%
1894  40 000 13%
1896  Photo 200 000 $ 44 52%

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Centimes - Léopold IIPicture 1 of a sold 50 Centimes - Léopold II
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232225
Lot 64383
Internet Archive
16 Jun 2022 1887 UNC
(PCGS MS64)
USD 216.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Centimes - Léopold II
Katz
Auction 80
Lot 944
Internet Archive
5 Apr 2023 1891 XF USD 337.67
(EUR 313.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Centimes - Léopold II
Katz
Auction 86
Lot 2095
Internet Archive
10 Jun 2023 1896 UNC USD 115.43
(EUR 107.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Centimes - Léopold II
Katz
Auction 84
Lot 2095
Internet Archive
27 May 2023 1896 VF USD 44.23
(EUR 41.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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