Beleg van Antwerpen, noodmunt van vijf cent geslagen door Lodewijk XVIII, koning van Frankrijk 1814

This is a 5-cent coin minted during the Siege of Antwerp in 1814 by Louis XVIII, King of France. It features the royal monogram, a laurel wreath, and the date 1814 on the obverse and the inscription "5 CENTIMES BELGIQUE" on the reverse. The coin is a fascinating example of numismatic art and a reminder of a pivotal historical moment. It's a small but significant piece of history measuring 2.9 cm in diameter and weighing 13.42 grams. This piece of numismatic artwork from the Napoleonic era is important for understanding the social and economic dynamics of the time.