Step back into turn-of-the-century Europe with this Belgium 50 Centimes (1901) bearing the French legend “ROI DES BELGES.” Struck in Brussels under Leopold II, this small-format silver coin is a favorite for LMU and Belgium specialists. Reported mintage ~3,000,000 for the French-legend variety makes high-grade survivors desirable.

Key specs (collector-friendly)

• Country: Belgium • Year: 1901 • Denomination: 50 Centimes

• Ruler: Leopold II • Legend: French (“DES BELGES”) • Mint: Brussels

• Composition: Silver .835 (LMU standard) • Weight: ~2.5 g • Diameter: ~18.5 mm • Edge: Reeded

• Type: Circulation coin (now demonetized)

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Why this is a strong buy

• Dual-market demand: Appeals to Belgium, Latin Monetary Union (LMU), and bilingual-legend specialists (French vs. Dutch varieties).

• Historic context: Reign of Leopold II (1865–1909); late-Victorian/Edwardian era European silver with classic engraving and Brussels workmanship.

• Mintage & scarcity: Reported ~3,000,000—modest for a widely used small silver coin. Many circulated heavily; high-grade survivors are scarce, supporting long-term collectability.

• Silver content: .835 fine silver (~2.5 g) gives intrinsic value alongside numismatic premium.

• Variety premium: The French “DES BELGES” legend is a tracked variety; set-builders often want both French and Dutch legends, adding competitive demand.

• Cataloged & verifiable: Standard references (KM/Krause, NGC, Numista) list this type, easing third-party grading and resale.

Note: Price and melt depend on market silver; numismatic value is driven by grade, eye appeal, and variety.

• Krause, Standard Catalog of World Coins 1801–1900 / 1901–2000 (KM numbers, specs, varieties; LMU standards). Publisher: Krause Publications.

• NGC World Coin Price Guide — Belgium overview (type data, ruler/legend distinctions): https://www.ngccoin.com/price-guide/world/belgium-coin-prices.aspx

• Numista — Belgium coins (LMU silver types & varieties, community-verified specs): https://en.numista.com/catalogue/belgique-1.html

• Leopold II of Belgium (historical context): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leopold_II_of_Belgium

• Belgian franc (currency background & LMU context): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belgian_franc

• Royal Mint of Belgium / Brussels Mint (minting history): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Mint_of_Belgium

Notes & integrity:

The French legend on this type reads “ROI DES BELGES,” distinguishing it from the Dutch “KONING DER BELGEN” variety—both recognized in standard catalogs.

• Mintage (~3,000,000) is included as provided for this listing and is consistent with typical small-silver outputs of the era; verify exact figures against your preferred catalog or grading service for precision.

Heads-up: The Egypt KM#317 specs included in your message appear to refer to a different coin; the listing above focuses on the Belgium 50 Centimes (1901, French legend, Brussels Mint).