Coin
25 Centimes - Léopold II (1908) — Belgium
Belgium • 1908 • KM#62, LA#BFM-53, Schön#19, Mor#254, 256, etc.
Overview
A copper-nickel coin from Belgium featuring the monogram of King Leopold II and a central hole.
Specifications
- Country
- Belgium
- Year
- 1908
- Composition
- Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
- Weight
- 6.5 g
- Diameter
- 26 mm
- Thickness
- 1.8 mm
- Mint
- Royal Mint of Belgium, Brussels, Belgium
- Shape
- Round with a round hole (Center hole 4.5 mm)
- Technique
- Milled
- References
- KM#62, LA#BFM-53, Schön#19, Mor#254, 256, etc.
- Issuer
- Belgium
Design details
Obverse
The royal monogram of King Leopold II is surrounded with lettering in French. Date below. Lettering: ROYAUME DE BELGIQUE * • 1909 •. Translation: Kingdom of Belgium. Engraver: Alphonse Michaux
Reverse
The center hole is flanked by a laurel branch and value. Designer below. Lettering: 25 CES A.MICHAUX. Unabridged legend: Centimes. Engraver: Alphonse Michaux
Collector insights
- Series context: Part of the Standard circulation coins series — collectors typically assemble full-year date runs, so single years within an established series carry demand beyond raw mintage.
- Struck at: Royal Mint of Belgium, Brussels, Belgium. Confirm the mintmark on your example before comparing prices — same-year issues from different mints often trade at very different levels.
- Mintage vs. survival: A moderate mintage of 1,998,086. Grade rarity is usually the driver of value here — mid-grade circulated pieces are common, but original-surface uncirculated coins can command a strong premium.
- Catalogue reference: Listed as
KM#62, LA#BFM-53, Schön#19, Mor#254, 256, etc.. Use this reference code when cross-checking auction archives, dealer inventories, and standard printed catalogues.
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