50 Centimes - Léopold II
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Features
| Issuer |
Belgian Congo ›
Congo Free State (1885-1908)
 |
|---|---|
| Król |
Leopold II (1885-1908)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 1887-1896 |
| Value | 50 Centimes (0.50) |
| Currency | Franc (1887-1908) |
| Composition | Srebro (.835) |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 17.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Okrągły |
| Technique | Frezowana |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 7013 |
| References | KM# 5 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). Laurens Aernout; 2017. Catalogus van Belgische Numismatische Uitgiften / Volume 2017: 1831-2017. Numismatica Zuidwest-Vlaanderen, Europees Genootschap voor Munt- en Penningkunde. |
Obverse
Portret Leopolda II
Script: łaciński
Lettering:
LEOP. II R. D. BELG. SOUV. DE L'ETAT INDEP. DU CONGO
L. WIENER
Engraver: Léopold Wiener
Reverse
Ukoronowany herb w wieńcu
Script: łaciński
Lettering:
50 centimes
1891
Engraver: Léopold Wiener
Edge
Trzcina
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| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | Frequency | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| 1887 | 
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20 000 | $ 47 | 29% | |||||||||||
| 1887 | (en) Proof | 2% | |||||||||||||
| 1891 |
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60 000 | $ 47 | 32% | |||||||||||
| 1894 | 40 000 | 12% | |||||||||||||
| 1896 |
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200 000 | $ 39 | $ 73 | 52% | ||||||||||
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Country: Belgium
Languages: FR
Country: Belgium
Languages: FR
Numista Rarity index: 41
This index is based on the data of Numista members collections. It ranges from 0 to 100, 0 meaning a very common coin or banknote and 100 meaning a rare coin or banknote among Numista members.
Bullion value: USD 5.00
This value is given for information purpose only. It is based on a price of srebro at 2396 USD/kg. Numista does not buy or sell coins or metal.
Actual srebro weight: 0.067 oz
Current srebro price: 74.52 USD/oz (see silver price 
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Version | Grade | Sold price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232225 Lot 64383 
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16 Jun 2022 | 1887 |
UNC (PCGS MS64) |
USD 216.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 188 Lot 1899
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27 Mar 2026 | 1887 | VF |
USD 46.55
(EUR 40.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 80 Lot 944
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5 Apr 2023 | 1891 | XF |
USD 364.24
(EUR 313.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 86 Lot 2095
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10 Jun 2023 | 1896 | UNC |
USD 124.52
(EUR 107.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 84 Lot 2095
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27 May 2023 | 1896 | VF |
USD 47.71
(EUR 41.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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| © Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp. | ||||||
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