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1 Franc Pattern - Dutch text
| Issuer | Royal Mint of Belgium |
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| Year | 1929 |
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| Value | 1 Franc (1 BEF) |
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| Obverse description | Central device depicts a kneeling allegorical female figure, representing Belgium, rendered in a classical sculptural style. The figure is partially draped and faces left, resting in a dynamic pose with one knee on the ground. The Dutch legend BELGIE arcs along the upper periphery, flanked on either side by a small rosette ornament. The engraver's signature BONNETAIN appears in small incuse lettering at lower left of the field. |
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| Reverse description | Central field bears the denomination numeral '1' and the letter 'F' (for Franc) in large raised characters, superimposed by a caduceus — the winged staff entwined by two serpents — symbolising commerce and prosperity. The Dutch legend GOED VOOR (meaning 'Good for') curves along the upper periphery, flanked by small rosette ornaments at either side. Six additional small rosette devices are distributed symmetrically around the inner field. The date 1929 appears in the lower exergue, divided by the base of the caduceus. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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