2 Centimes – Congo Free State
Standard circulation coins
Context
Years: 1887–1888
Issuer: Congo Free State
Ruler: Leopold II
Currency:
(1885—1908)
Demonetized: Yes
Total mintage: 125,000
Material
Diameter: 23 mm
Weight: 4 g
Shape: Round with a round hole
Composition: Copper
Magnetic: No
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Coin alignment
References
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Numista: #20848
Obverse
Inscription:
* LEOP.II R. D. BELGES SOUV. DE L'ETAT INDEP.DU CONGO
Translation:
LEOPOLD II KING OF THE BELGIANS SOVEREIGN OF THE INDEPENDENT STATE OF THE CONGO
Script: Latin
Language: French
Engraver: Léopold Wiener
Reverse
Edge
Reeded
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1887 | — | 125,000 | ||
| 1888 | — | — |
🌱 Fairly Common