5 Centimes Essai, Belgium

Main information

Country:
Belgium
Years of Minting:
1859
Period:
n/a
Coin Type:
Pattern
Edge:
Reeded
Shape:
Round
Technique:
Milled
Mint:
n/a

$0.99-$85.74

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

Reverse

Description:

Value at low centre, text above.

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n/a

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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. Legend and mint year below.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

Obverse:

L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE BELGIQUE 1859

Reverse:

ESSAI MONETAIRE 5 CENTIMES

Composition

Nickel

Size

Weight:n/a
Diameter:17.5 mm
Thickness:1.48 mm
Edge:Reeded

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5 Centimes Essai, Belgium

Main information

Reference Price

$0.99-$85.74

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