Belgium - 5 Centimes 1856 - Leopold Ist

Country: Belgium, King Leopold I (1831-1865)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1856 (1833-1860)
Value: 5 Centimes (0.05)
Currency: Franc (1832-2001)
Metal: Copper 
Mintage: 5,656,880
Grade: VF30
Weight: 9.3 g
Diameter: 28 mm
Shape: Round
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized: yes
References: Dgs# 958; MIR# 554

Obverse:
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.

Lettering:
L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE
CONSTITUTION BELGE 1831*
5 CENTs
BRAEMT F.

Translation:
Unity Makes Strength
Belgian Constitution 1831
5 Centimes
Made by Braemt (F = Fecit = Made by)

Engraver: Joseph-Pierre Braemt.

Reverse:
The royal monogram is surrounded with lettering in French. Date below.

Lettering:
LEOPOLD PREMIER ROI DES BELGES
1856

Translation:
Leopold First King of the Belgians.
1856

Engraver: Joseph-Pierre Braemt.

Edge:
Reeded.

Mint:
Bruxelles, Belgium.

Referencia : KM# 5, LA# BFM-14

Fuente : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces2...

Colección : World Coins