1/2 Franc - Léopold I Pattern

€312,733.00
IssuerBelgium
Year1859
TypePattern
Value1/2 Franc (1/2 BEF)
CurrencyFranc (1832-2001)
CompositionGold plated
Weight
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#–, LA#–, Mor#
Obverse descriptionBareheaded King Léopold I with short sideburns facing left. Text in French surrounding, date below.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringLEOPOLD PREMIER ROI DES BELGES 1859
(Translation: Leopold the First, King of the Belgians)
Reverse descriptionValue at center surrounded by braided circle. French text above flanked by two 5-pointed stars. Silver content below.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringESSAI MONETAIRE 1/2 Fc. TITRE 0,850
(Translation: Monetary Trial Amount 0.850)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1859  - Proof -
Catalog ID7518545380
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