20 Centimes Pattern, Belgium

20 Centimes Pattern, Belgium, 1859 obverse image20 Centimes Pattern, Belgium, 1859 reverse image
20 Centimes Pattern coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Belgium flagBelgium
  • Years of Minting:
    1859
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Pattern
  • Edge:
    Security edge
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    n/a
20 Centimes Pattern Reference Price

Reference Price

$120.00-$319.00

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

20 Centimes Pattern Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Value at low centre flanked by two flowers. Text in French above. Unique (?) counter mark number.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

A lion, symbol of Belgium, with a paw over the Belgian Constitution dating 1831. Around is the Belgian motto in French. Value and legend in French below.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Security edge

20 Centimes Pattern Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE CONSTITUTION BELGE 1831 BELGIQUE 1859

Reverse:

ESSAI MONETAIRE 20 259 CENTIMES

20 Centimes Pattern Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Nickel

Size

20 Centimes Pattern sizes
  • Weight:5.95 g
  • Diameter:23 mm
  • Thickness:2 mm
  • Edge:n/a

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