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commonpre-1900
King Leopold II of Belgium, 5 Centimes
Belgium · 1893 · 5c
A definitive stamp featuring a profile portrait of King Leopold II of Belgium facing left, framed by an oval, with 'BELGIQUE' at the top and '5c' at the bottom.
Issued during the reign of King Leopold II (1865-1909), this stamp was part of a definitive series used for everyday postal services in Belgium.
Printing Method
Engraved
Image: <bdi><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/en:Louis-Eug%C3%A8ne_Mouchon" class="extiw" title="w:en:Louis-Eugène Mouchon"><span title="French painter and medallist (1843–1914)">Eugène Mouchon</span></a></bdi> · License: Public domain
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