CVC & Collectables presents a well-preserved 1834 Belgium 5 Centimes coin issued under King Leopold I, the nation’s first monarch. Certified NGC MS 62 BN, this copper coin is notable for its sharp strike, rich brown tone, and national symbolism. It was struck just three years after Belgium gained independence, showcasing its early commitment to constitutional monarchy and national unity.
Coin Highlights:
- Issuer: Belgium
- Reign: King Leopold I (1831–1865)
- Date: 1834
- Denomination: 5 Centimes
- Composition: Copper
- Weight: 10.0 g
- Diameter: 28 mm
- Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
- Grade: NGC MS 62 BN
- Catalog References: KM# 5.1 and variants; LA# BFM-14; Mor# 68
- Engraver: Joseph-Pierre Braemt
Obverse:
Features Leopold I’s royal monogram, surrounded by the inscription:
“LEOPOLD PREMIER ROI DES BELGES” (Leopold First, King of the Belgians)
The date “1834” appears below.
Reverse:
Displays a rampant lion with its paw resting on a tablet inscribed “CONSTITUTION BELGE 1831”, symbolizing the nation’s foundational legal charter.
Surrounding legend: “L’UNION FAIT LA FORCE” (Unity Makes Strength)
Denomination “5 CENTs” and designer signature “BRAEMT F.” below.
Collectibility:
Graded NGC MS 62 BN, this early Belgian copper type displays excellent definition and fields with natural chocolate toning. An excellent choice for collectors of European 19th-century copper coinage, constitutional-era issues, or Belgian royal history.
