1 Franc - Léopold II French text

€283.00
IssuerBelgium
Year1904-1909
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Franc (1 BEF)
CurrencyFranc (1832-2001)
CompositionSilver (.835) (16.5% copper)
Weight5 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness1.45 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Thomas Vinçotte
In circulation to30 July 1932
Reference(s) KM#56, LA#BFM-89, Schön#21
Obverse descriptionThe portrait in of Leopold II facing left surrounded by the legend in French, and the designer`s initials below.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringLEOPOLD II ROI DES BELGES TH VINÇOTTE
(Translation: Leopold the Second, King of the Belgians)
Reverse descriptionThe value and date surrounded by a wreath of ivy and oak twigs
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering1 FRANC 1909
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1904  - Morin 198; KM#56.1; TH. VINÇOTTE (signature with point) - 803 000
1904  - Morin 198a; KM#56.2; TH VINÇOTTE (signature without point) -
1909  - Morin 200; KM#56.1; TH. VINÇOTTE (signature with point) - 2 250 000
1909  - Morin 200a; KM#56.2; TH VINÇOTTE (signature without point) -
Catalog ID2716150040
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