Obverse:
The obverse features a left-facing portrait of King Albert I, shown in military-style attire. The legend bears the king’s name and title in Dutch, emphasizing the Flemish-language inscription used on this type.
Reverse:
The reverse displays the denomination “25 CENTIMES” within a wreath, along with the country name “BELGIE” (Dutch for Belgium) and the date 1910. The use of “BELGIE” distinguishes this variety from issues bearing the French inscription “BELGIQUE.”
Specifications:
Composition: Copper-nickel
Weight: approx. 4.0 g
Diameter: approx. 23 mm
Shape: Round
Edge: Plain
Alignment: Medal (0°)
Historical Insight:
The year 1910 places this coin in the calm period just before World War I, during which King Albert I would become a national hero for leading Belgium through the conflict. The bilingual coinage system reflected Belgium’s linguistic balance between Dutch- and French-speaking communities.
Collecting Note:
This coin is of interest to collectors due to its language variety (“BELGIE”), early Albert I reign, and pre-war context. It fits well within collections focused on European monarchies, linguistic variants, or early 20th-century circulation coinage.
Verified π§πͺ BELGIUM β Royal Portraits and National Symbols 25 Centimes 1910
Owner: Babushka