Description: 1856 Belgium 25th Anniversary Inauguration of Leopold I copper 5 centimes coin This 28mm copper coin which looks like a medal was actually circulated alongside regular currency in Belgium with the value of 5 centimes, which is why the majority are in well circulated grade. The commemorative coin was struck in Dutch and in this case French text on the reverse. Obverse: Belgica seated to the left with left hand holding a sceptre and the right hand placing an olive crown on the bust of Leopold I. SHAPE \* MERGEFORMAT Lettering: XXI JUILL.MDCCCLVI Translation: July 21, 1856 Reverse: Wreath surrounding text in French Lettering: XXV: ANNIVERSAIRE DE L'INAUGURATION DU ROI Translation: 25th Anniversary of the Inauguration of the King Engraver: Adolphe Jouvenel Edge: Milled Condition: Collectible circulated grade with a pleasing natural uncleaned deep copper brown toned patina. Fast & Secure UK 1-Day Dispatch Shipping! Will post Worldwide - £10.50 for Fully Tracked International Shipping with Royal Mail
Price: 15.15 GBP
Location: Wimborne
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Returns Accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Year of Issue: 1856
Certification Number: N/A
Country: Belgium
Fineness: 0.999
Grade: Ungraded
Country/Region of Manufacture: Belgium
Certification: Uncertified
Colour: BN
