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1 Franc - Léopold I
Issuer | Belgium |
Year | 1849-1850 |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Value | 1 Franc (1 BEF) |
Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
Composition | Silver (.900) (10% copper) |
Weight | 5 g |
Dimensions | 23 mm |
Thickness | 1.1 mm |
Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
Engraver(s) | Léopold Wiener |
In circulation to | 26 July 1868 |
Reference(s) | KM#16.1, KM#16.2, LA#BFM-85 |
Obverse description | The portrait in left profile of Leopold I of Belgium is surrounded with the legend in French. Designer below neck. |
Obverse script | Latin |
Obverse lettering | LEOPOLD PREMIER ROI DES BELGES
L.WIENER (Translation: Leopold the First, King of the Belgians) |
Reverse description | Coat of arms within wreath dividing value. Motto in French above and year below. |
Reverse script | Latin |
Reverse lettering | L`UNION FAIT LA FORCE
1 F
1850 (Translation: Unity Makes Strength) |
Edge | Reeded |
Mint | |
Mintage | 1849 - Morin 52; KM#16.1; L. WIENER - 40 662 1850 - Morin 53; KM#16.1; L. WIENER - 162 016 1850 - Morin 53a; KM#16.2; L WIENER -
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Catalog ID | 3683902840 |
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