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Belgium, Congo. Leopold II. 10 Centimes 1888 (No reserve price)

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.

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