Belgium 1861 10 Centimes Almost Uncirculated (AU-50)
The Belgium 1861 10 Centimes is a copper-nickel coin issued during the reign of King Leopold I, the first King of the Belgians, who played a vital role in establishing Belgium as an independent and sovereign nation following its separation from the Netherlands in 1830. By 1861, the Belgian Industrial Revolution was well underway, making Belgium the first country in continental Europe to industrialize. A robust monetary system was essential to support this economic development, and the 10 Centimes coin was part of that effort.
Obverse: A rampant lion left within a circle and a legend in French around the rim above and the date below between stars
Reverse: Value and star on close checkered background within the circle and letter around the outside.
Specifications: King: Leopold I (1831-1865) Engraver: Joseph-Pierre Braemet Composition: Copper-Nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) Edge: Security Edge Weight: 4.5 g Diameter: 21 mm Die Axis: ↑↓ Mint: Royal Mint of Belgium Mintage: 9 080145
