5 Centimes - Léopold I

Features

Issuer	Belgium
King	Leopold I (1831-1865)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Years	1861-1864
Value	5 Centimes (0.05 BEF)
Currency	Franc (1832-2001)
Composition	Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight	3 g
Diameter	19 mm
Thickness	1.29 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 275
References	Mor# 137, 137a, etc. Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes). , KM# 21 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). , LA# BFM-15 Laurens Aernout; 2017. Catalogus van Belgische Numismatische Uitgiften / Volume 2017: 1831-2017. Numismatica Zuidwest-Vlaanderen, Europees Genootschap voor Munt- en Penningkunde.

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Obverse

Heraldic lion, symbol of Belgium. Around is the Belgian motto.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE
BRAEMT
★ 1863 ★

Translation: Unity Makes Strength

Engraver: Joseph-Pierre Braemt

Reverse

Face value and the lettering

Script: Latin

Lettering:
❁ LEOPOLD PREMIER ROI DES BELGES
5
CENTIMES
★

Translation: Leopold First King of the Belgians

Engraver: Joseph-Pierre Braemt

Edge

Security edge

Mint

Royal Mint of Belgium, Brussels, Belgium (983-2017)

Comments

1861: vertical line of 5 under ER / Vertical line of 5 under R

1863: normal and interrupted 3

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Date	Mintage	G	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC	References		Frequency
Undetermined
1861	8 259 264	$ 0.29	$ 0.49	$ 1.20	$ 2.30	$ 3.00	$ 5.20	$ 20	Mor# 137 Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).	Vertical line of 5 under ER	35%
1861				$ 0.84	$ 7.00				Mor# 137a Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).	Vertical line of 5 under R	4%
1862	14 149 380	$ 0.20	$ 0.45	$ 0.58	$ 2.30	$ 2.30	$ 5.80		Mor# 138 Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).		62%
1862									Mor# 138a Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).	Overdate 1862/61	0.6%
1863	16 055 072	$ 1.50	$ 1.50	$ 1.50	$ 2.30	$ 2.30			Mor# 139 Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).		31%
1863					$ 3.80				Mor# 139a Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).	Overdate 1863/62	0.9%
1864	2 512 574			$ 6.10	$ 17	$ 17			Mor# 140 Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).		5%

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	Katz Auction 92 Lot 443	15 Aug 2023	1862 – Mor# 138	AU (AUNC)	USD 5.80 (EUR 5.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	The Coinhouse Auctions Auction 17 Lot 84	19 Dec 2020	1864 – Mor# 140	UNC	USD 173.97 (EUR 150.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 101 Lot 456	18 Nov 2023	1864 – Mor# 140	XF	USD 17.40 (EUR 15.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
	Katz Auction 63 Lot 631	26 Jul 2022	1864 – Mor# 140	XF	USD 5.80 (EUR 5.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232616 Lot 63196	9 Apr 2026	Undetermined	UNC (NGC MS65)	USD 74.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 180 Lot 69	2 Jan 2026	Undetermined	UNC	USD 27.84 (EUR 24.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 180 Lot 68	2 Jan 2026	Undetermined	UNC	USD 106.70 (EUR 92.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 169 Lot 161	20 Sep 2025	Undetermined	UNC	Unsold
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	Katz Auction 166 Lot 391	16 Aug 2025	Undetermined	UNC	USD 75.39 (EUR 65.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 154 Lot 331	12 Apr 2025	Undetermined	UNC	USD 69.59 (EUR 60.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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