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.

Estimate:£1.67

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