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2 Centimes - Léopold II Dutch text

2 Centimes - Léopold II (Dutch text) - obverse2 Centimes - Léopold II (Dutch text) - reverse

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Features

Issuer Belgium
King Leopold II (1865-1909)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 1902-1909
Value 2 Centimes (0.02 BEF)
Currency Franc (1832-2001)
Composition Copper
Weight 4 g
Diameter 21.5 mm
Thickness 1.2 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
6160
References Mor# 214, 216, etc.
Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).
, KM# 36
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
, LA# BFM-11
Laurens Aernout; 2017. Catalogus van Belgische Numismatische Uitgiften / Volume 2017: 1831-2017. Numismatica Zuidwest-Vlaanderen, Europees Genootschap voor Munt- en Penningkunde.
, Schön# 2
Battenberg Gietl Verlag (publisher). Weltmünzkatalog. Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Bavaria, Germany (4 volumes).

Obverse

The royal monogram is surrounded with lettering in Dutch. Date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LEOPOLD II KONING DER BELGEN ★★
・1905・

Translation: Leopold II, 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 Dutch. Value and designer below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
EENDRACHT MAAKT MACHT
BELGISCHE GRONDWET 1831 *
2 CENTN.
BRAEMT.F

Unabridged legend:
2 Centiemen
Braemt Fecit

Translation:
Unity Makes Strength
Belgian Constitution
Made by Braemt

Engraver: Joseph-Pierre Braemt

Edge

Reeded

2 Centimes - Léopold II (Dutch text) -  obverse

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Mint

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

Comments

Aernout (2022) claims that the size of this coin is 22 mm. Personal measurement provided a size of 21.5 mm.


All years exist with the "E" of "CENT" complete or not complete (missing the lower left serif).

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC References Frequency
1902  Photo 2 488 114 $ 0.87 $ 1.10 $ 1.20 $ 1.20 $ 2.90 $ 28 Mor# 214
Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).
43%
1905  Photo 4 986 481 $ 0.31 $ 1.20 $ 1.20 $ 2.30 $ 5.80 $ 19 Mor# 216
Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).
72%
1905  Mor# 216a
Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).
Overdate 1905/02 0.3%
1909  Photo 565 062 $ 3.80 $ 3.80 $ 3.80 Mor# 218
Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).
17%

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Examples of the type

Picture 1 of the example of 2 Centimes - Léopold II (Dutch text) Picture 2 of the example of 2 Centimes - Léopold II (Dutch text)
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1909 – Mor# 218 (see more)
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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Centimes - Léopold II (Dutch text)
Katz
Auction 154
Lot 348
Internet Archive
12 Apr 2025 1902 – Mor# 214 UNC USD 27.86
(EUR 24.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Centimes - Léopold II (Dutch text)
Katz
Auction 148
Lot 255
Internet Archive
11 Jan 2025 1902 – Mor# 214 UNC USD 32.51
(EUR 28.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Centimes - Léopold II (Dutch text)
Katz
Auction 128
Lot 266
Internet Archive
3 Jun 2024 1902 – Mor# 214 UNC USD 26.70
(EUR 23.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Centimes - Léopold II (Dutch text)
Katz
Auction 88
Lot 260
Internet Archive
28 Jun 2023 1902 – Mor# 214 UNC USD 32.51
(EUR 28.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Centimes - Léopold II (Dutch text)
Katz
Auction 94
Lot 366
Internet Archive
30 Aug 2023 1905 – Mor# 216 UNC
(UNC with red mint luster)
USD 18.58
(EUR 16.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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