1 Franc - Léopold II Dutch text

€1.00
IssuerBelgium
Year1886-1887
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Franc (1 BEF)
CurrencyFranc (1832-2001)
CompositionSilver (.835) (16.5% copper)
Weight5 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness1.3 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Léopold Wiener
In circulation to30 July 1932
Reference(s) KM#29, LA#BFM-88
Obverse descriptionThe portrait of King Leopold II of Belgium facing left surrounded by the motto in Dutch and the designer`s name at the bottom
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringLEOPOLD II KONING DER BELGEN L.WIENER
(Translation: Leopold the Second, King of the Belgians)
Reverse descriptionThe Belgian coat of arms divides the value with the motto in Dutch above and the date below
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringEENDRACHT MAAKT MACHT 1 F 1887
(Translation: Unity Makes Strength)
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1886  - KM#29.1; L.WIENER - 1 026 000
1886  - KM#29.2; L WIENER -
1887  - I. WIENER -
1887  - KM#29.1; L.WIENER - 2 724 000
1887  - KM#29.2; L WIENER -
Catalog ID9585104020
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