1835 1 Centime - Léopold I - Belgium
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1835 1 Centime - Léopold I - Belgium
Information below from a coin specialist site:
Obverse
The royal monogram is surrounded with the inscription. Date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LEOPOLD PREMIER ROI DES BELGES
1845Translation: Leopold first king of the Belgians
Engraver: Joseph-Pierre Braemt
Reverse
A lion, symbol of Belgium, with a paw over the Belgian Constitution dating 1831. Around is the Belgian motto in French. Value and designer below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE
CONSTITUTION BELGE 1831 ⋆
1 CENT.
BRAEMT F.Unabridged legend:
1 centime.
Braemt Fecit.Translation:
Unity makes strength.
Belgian constitution 1835*
Made by Braemt.Engraver: Joseph-Pierre Braemt
Edge
Reeded
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold I (1831-1865) |
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 1832-1863 |
| Value | 1 Centime (0.01 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |

