1 Centime - Léopold II
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Features
| Issuer |
Belgian Congo ›
Congo Free State (1885-1908)
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|---|---|
| King |
Leopold II (1885-1908)
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| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 1887-1888 |
| Value | 1 Centime (0.01) |
| Currency | Franc (1887-1908) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.98 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 May 1947 |
| Number | N# 28871 |
| References | KM# 1 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). Helmut Kahnt, Günter Schön; 2016. Weltmünzkatalog / 19. Jahrhundert: 1801-1900 = World Coin Catalog (17th Edition). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Bavaria, Germany. Laurens Aernout; 2017. Catalogus van Belgische Numismatische Uitgiften / Volume 2017: 1831-2017. Numismatica Zuidwest-Vlaanderen, Europees Genootschap voor Munt- en Penningkunde. |
Obverse
Crowned monograms circle center hole
Script: Latin
Lettering: *LEOP.II R.D.BELGES SOUV.DE L'ETAT INDEP.DU CONGO
Engraver: Léopold Wiener
Reverse
Center hole within star
Script: Latin
Lettering:
*** 1 Cme ***
L 1888 W
Engraver: Léopold Wiener
Edge
Milled
Comments
This coin was withdrawn from circulation on 1 May 1947, and exchangeable until 1 November 1947.
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| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | Frequency | |||||||
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| 1887 | 
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175 000 | $ 14 | (fr) 120 000 ont été refondues | 20% | ||||||||||
| 1888 |
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$ 0.87 | $ 12 | $ 14 | $ 16 | $ 23 | 120,000 pieces were melted | 87% | |||||||
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Version | Grade | Sold price | |
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Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232225 Lot 64387 
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16 Jun 2022 | 1887 – (fr) 120 000 ont été refondues | UNC |
The lot includes several items. |
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Katz Auction 196 Lot 1690
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29 May 2026 | 1888 – 120,000 pieces were melted | UNC |
USD 32.48
(EUR 28.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 184 Lot 2578
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27 Feb 2026 | 1888 – 120,000 pieces were melted | UNC |
USD 26.68
(EUR 23.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Summer Evening Auction 162 Lot 1832
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7 Jul 2025 | 1888 – 120,000 pieces were melted | UNC |
USD 24.36
(EUR 21.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 141 Lot 3500
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25 Oct 2024 | 1888 – 120,000 pieces were melted | UNC |
USD 18.56
(EUR 16.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 131 Lot 3007
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26 Jun 2024 | 1888 – 120,000 pieces were melted | UNC |
USD 18.56
(EUR 16.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 128 Lot 1563
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3 Jun 2024 | 1888 – 120,000 pieces were melted | UNC |
USD 16.24
(EUR 14.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 79 Lot 2761
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21 Mar 2023 | 1888 – 120,000 pieces were melted | UNC |
USD 57.99
(EUR 50.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 90 Lot 1617
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18 Jul 2023 | 1888 – 120,000 pieces were melted | AU |
USD 16.24
(EUR 14.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 94 Lot 2112
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30 Aug 2023 | 1888 – 120,000 pieces were melted | XF |
USD 32.48
(EUR 28.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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