Belgium 2 Centimes 1879

This is a 2 Centimes piece from Belgium, dated 1879. The obverse features a lion with a tablet inscribed ”CONSTITUTION BELGE 1831” and the motto ”L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE”. The reverse shows the inscription ”LEOPOLD II ROI DES BELGES” and the year ”1879”.

Belgium – 2 Centimes 1876 – Leopold II – Bronze
An original 1876 Belgian 2 Centimes bronze coin, issued during the reign of King Leopold II.
The obverse features the Belgian lion seated beside a tablet inscribed CONSTITUTION BELGE 1831, symbolizing the constitutional foundations of the Belgian state. The national motto L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE appears above, with the denomination 2 CENTS below.
The reverse displays the ornate royal monogram of Leopold II, surmounted by a crown and surrounded by the inscription LEOPOLD II ROI DES BELGES. The date 1876 appears at the lower part of the design.
Specifications:
Country: BelgiumYear: 1876Denomination: 2 CentimesRuler: Leopold IIComposition: BronzeStandard weight: approximately 4.00 gDiameter: approximately 21 mmObverse: Belgian lion and Constitution tabletReverse: Crowned royal monogram of Leopold IIEdge: PlainThe coin is in circulated condition, with moderate wear across the lion, monogram and inscriptions while retaining clear major design elements. The surfaces display an attractive brown patina with scattered darker areas and light circulation marks consistent with age.
This is a representative piece of 19th-century Belgian bronze coinage, combining the national lion, the Belgian Constitution and the royal monogram of Leopold II in a distinctly historic design.
An interesting example for collectors of Belgian coins, Leopold II coinage, European bronze currency and 19th-century numismatics.
Please study the photographs carefully for an accurate impression of the wear, patina and surface characteristics. The coin pictured is the exact example offered.