2 Centimes - Léopold II French text
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Description
The royal monogram is surrounded with lettering in French. Date below.
Lettering:
LEOPOLD II ROI DES BELGES *
1871
Translation: LEOPOLD II KING OF THE BELGIANS 1902
Engraver: Joseph-Pierre Braemt
ReverseA lion, symbol of Belgium, with a paw over the Belgian Constitution dating 1831. Around is the Belgian motto in French. Value and designer below.
Lettering:
L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE
CONSTITUTION
BELGE
1871
*
2 CENTs.
BRAEMT.F
Translation:
UNITY MAKES STRENGTH
BELGIAN CONSTITUTION 1831*
2 CENTIMES
BRAEMT (F = Fecit = Made by)
Engraver: Joseph-Pierre Braemt
EdgeReeded
Specifications
Country: Belgium
King: Philippe (2013-date)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1869-1909
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
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