1 Franc - Léopold II French text

€282.00
IssuerBelgium
Year1866-1886
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#28, LA#BFM-86
Obverse descriptionHead of King Leopold II of Belgium with beard, facing left, surrounded by legend in French.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringLEOPOLD II ROI DES BELGES L WIENER
(Translation: Leopold the Second, King of the Belgians)
Reverse descriptionCoat of arms of Belgium with grand collar of the Order of Leopold. Two sceptres with hand of justice and lion behind. Motto in French above.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringL`UNION FAIT LA FORCE 1 F 1867
(Translation: Unity makes strength)
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1866  - Morin 172 - 3 041 000
1867  - Morin 173 - 6 652 000
1868  - Morin 174 - 675 000
1869  - Morin 175 - 1 393 608
1881  - Morin 176 - 119 484
1881  - Morin 176a; Overdate 1881/61 -
1886  - Morin 177 - 1 250 000
1886  - Morin 177a; Overdate 1886/66 -
1886  - Signature without dot -
Catalog ID9713191610
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