coin; centime (ten)

Production date
1887
 Description
A ten centime coin from the Belgian Congo. Circular coin with a central perforation. It bears an image of a five crowned figures curving around the centre perforation on the obverse. On the reverse is a star inside a large star and six small stars curving around. Embossed on the obverse is "Leopoldii Roi Des Belges Souv De L Etat Indep. Dv Congo" and on the reverse is "10ces 1887".
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Department
Object
Production date
1887
Signature & date
embossing:obverse:"LEOPOLD II ROI DES BELGES SOUV DE L'ETAT INDEP. DU CONGO"
embossing:reverse:"10 Ces/ 1887"
Associated date
1887
Associated place
Africa
Democratic Republic of Congo/Africa
Measurement type, part and reading
Dimensions:0 - Whole:Dia 3.5cm (Dia 1 3/8")
Documentation
Krause, C.L. "Standard Catalog of World Coins" Krause Publications
Accession number
1977-044-014

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