Belgium 1847 5 centimes

from the Razorback Collection

This type was struck 1833-59 with French (KM 5.1) and Flemish (KM 5.1a) legends. The specimen shown has French legends and is a better date. In 1861, the type was replaced with a copper-nickel five centimes of smaller diameter.

Recorded mintage: 1,131,000 (both types).

Specification: 9.8 g, bronze or copper, 28.3 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 5.1.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

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