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5 cent of Leopold I, 1833-1860

5 cent of Leopold I, 1833-1860, side 1 of 2
5 cent of Leopold I, 1833-1860, side 2 of 2

Details

Period
Young Belgium (1830–1880)
Material
Copper
Condition
Corroded
Denomination
5 cent
Currency
Belgian franc, 1832-2001
Worth
1/20 Belgian franc
Year
1833-1860
Issuer
Belgium
Ruler
Leopold I
Reference
Numista
Diameter
28 mm
Weight
8.61 g
Location
Blauberg (Herselt)

What could it buy?

In 1844 a kilo of rye bread cost 14 centimes: almost three of these coins. Around 1850 a labourer earned about 1.50 francs a day, or 30 of these coins.

Approximate, in the prices and wages of the time.

The story

5 cent from 1833-1860, issued in Belgium under Leopold I. Affected by corrosion.

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