5 Centimes coin from Belgium (Kingdom of Belgium, Koninkrijk België). The coin was circulated in 1894 - 1901 and will be picked randomly. Various grades from Good to Very fine. A photo is for advertising purposes only. The coin may have scratches, dirt, or damage from oxidation.
Country: Belgium
Continents: Europe
Groupings: Benelux
Denomination: 5 Centimes
Value: 5 Centimes (0.05 BEF)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1894 - 1901
Numismatic period: Franc (1832 - 2001)
Year demonetized: Yes
Composition: Copper-nickel
Diameter: 19 mm.
Weight: 3 g.
Shape: Round
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
Mint: Brussels
Obverse: Rampant Belgian lion within circle, above rimmed arc. 5-pointed stars
Obverse lettering: L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE ★ 1894 ★
Obverse translation: UNITY MAKES STRENGTH * 1894 *
Reverse: Star on close checkered background
Reverse lettering: ❁ LEOPOLD II ROI DES BELGES 5 CENTIMES ★
Reverse translation: LEOPOLD II KING OF THE BELGIANS 5 CENTIMES *
Edge: Plain
ℹ Themes: Geometric Shapes, Heraldic Animals, Lions, Stars, Symbols
👑 Kings: Leopold II (1865 - 1909)
