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10 cent of Leopold II, 1905

Details

Period
Belle Époque (1880–1914)
Material
Copper-nickel
Condition
Excellent
Denomination
10 cent
Currency
Belgian franc, 1832-2001
Worth
1/10 Belgian franc
Year
1905
Issuer
Belgium
Ruler
Leopold II
Reference
Numista
Location
Vlaanderen

What could it buy?

Around 1900 this paid for a glass of beer (10 to 15 centimes), a cigar or two newspapers. In 1896 most labourers earned 3 to 3.50 francs a day, or 30 to 35 of these coins.

Approximate, in the prices and wages of the time.

The story

10 cent from 1905, issued in Belgium under Leopold II. Very well preserved.

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