Belgium, Congo. Leopold II. 10 Centimes 1888 (No reserve price)
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A single 1888 cupro-nickel 10 centimes coin from the Congo Free State under King Leopold II, featuring a central hole and a detailed obverse with four crowned monograms and the reverse showing a large five-pointed star, catalogued as KM# 3/Leopold II and in uncertified condition.
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Free State (État Indépendant du Congo - 1888)
Offered is a rare and highly sought-after 10 Centimes coin from 1888, struck under the reign of King Leopold II for the Congo Free State. This type of coin is recognizable by its characteristic central hole,
Land / Area: Congo Free State (État Indépendant du Congo)
Monarch: Leopold II (LEOPOLD II ROI DES BELGES SOUV. DE L'ETAT INDEP. DU CONGO)
Nominal value: 10 Centimes (10 C.ES)
Year: 1888
Material: Copper-Nickel (Cupro-nickel)
Catalog number: KM# 3 / Leopold II
Obverse: Four crowned monograms "L" of King Leopold II around the central hole.
Reverse: Large five-pointed star with radiant wreath, the nominal value and the year 1888.
Quality: Magnificent condition with very sharp details in relief, clear lettering and a beautiful, even patina.
Coins of the Congo Free State from this period are very popular among collectors of Belgian numismatics, colonial history and world coins.
Free State (État Indépendant du Congo - 1888)
Offered is a rare and highly sought-after 10 Centimes coin from 1888, struck under the reign of King Leopold II for the Congo Free State. This type of coin is recognizable by its characteristic central hole,
Land / Area: Congo Free State (État Indépendant du Congo)
Monarch: Leopold II (LEOPOLD II ROI DES BELGES SOUV. DE L'ETAT INDEP. DU CONGO)
Nominal value: 10 Centimes (10 C.ES)
Year: 1888
Material: Copper-Nickel (Cupro-nickel)
Catalog number: KM# 3 / Leopold II
Obverse: Four crowned monograms "L" of King Leopold II around the central hole.
Reverse: Large five-pointed star with radiant wreath, the nominal value and the year 1888.
Quality: Magnificent condition with very sharp details in relief, clear lettering and a beautiful, even patina.
Coins of the Congo Free State from this period are very popular among collectors of Belgian numismatics, colonial history and world coins.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
No
Country/province
Belgium, Congo
Year/period and variation
1888
Ruler
Leopold II
Denomination
10 Centimes
Precious metal
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Condition
Ungraded
Number of objects
1
Theme
History
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