Congo Free State 5 centimes, 1887 - 1894

Information

NumberKM# 3
CountryCongo Free State
PeriodCongo Free State (1885 - 1908)
RulerLeopold II
CurrencyCongolese franc
Coin typeCirculation coins
Denomination5 centimes
Year1887 - 1894
Edge typeReeded
ShapeRound with a hole
AlignmentMedal (0°)
CompositionCopper
Weight (g)10
Diameter (mm)30
Thickness (mm)1.5

Obverse:

5 centimes 1887 - 1894, Congo Free State

Crowns  Monogram 

Legend
LEOPOLD II ROI DES BELGES SOUV. DE L'ETAT INDEP. DU CONGO

Creators: Leopold Wiener (LW)

Reverse

5 centimes 1887 - 1894, Congo Free State

Star 

Legend
5 CES

Creators: Leopold Wiener (LW)

Mintage, Rarity, Worth

YearMintageRarityValue, USD
UNCBUProof
1894150.000---$ 39
1888+--
1887175.000--


Collection

1894$ 39  
1888$ *****  
1887$ *****  
Offers
-user1888 $ 22-user1888 $ 43-user1888 $ 45-user1887 $ 52