Belgium 10 centimes Leopold I Henriette Marriage MS63 PCGS copper coin 1853

The Belgium 10 Centimes copper coin of 1853 is a historically significant issue struck to honor the marriage of Prince Leopold, Duke of Brabant (later King Leopold II), and Archduchess Marie Henriette of Austria. The obverse presents the elegant left-facing portrait of King Leopold I, Belgium’s first monarch, encircled by the inscription “LEOPOLD PREMIER ROI DES BELGES,” with the date 1853 below. The reverse depicts conjoined right-facing portraits of Prince Leopold and his bride Marie Henriette, surrounded by the legend “L.L. PH. M. V. DUC DE BRABANT M. H. A. DUCHESSE DE BRABANT,” with the commemorative date “21 22 AOUT” placed at the bottom. The engraving is remarkably detailed, reflecting the artistry of the mid-19th century. Certified MS63 by PCGS, this copper coin stands as a rare tribute to a royal union that played a vital role in strengthening ties between Belgium and Austria. Collectors value it for both its historical resonance and its superb preservation.

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