1 Franc - Léopold II Pattern

€395,233.00
IssuerBelgium
Year1866
TypePattern
Value1 Franc (1 BEF)
CurrencyFranc (1832-2001)
CompositionGold
Weight7.32 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Léopold Wiener
In circulation to30 July 1932
Reference(s) Delmonte G#1298, KM#–, Mor#–, LA#
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 1866
(Translation: Unity makes strength)
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1866  - -
Catalog ID1086399590
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