10 Francs - Léopold II Pattern

€26,220.00
IssuerBelgium
Year1865-1867
TypePattern
Value10 Francs (10 BEF)
CurrencyFranc (1832-2001)
CompositionGold (.900) (Copper 10%)
Weight3.2258 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Léopold Wiener
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#A33, LA#BFM-144, Mor#–, Delmonte G#1295, Fr#415
Obverse descriptionHead of King Leopold iI facing right surrounded with lettering in French. Designer initials below.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringLEOPOLD II ROI DES BELGES 1867 L W
(Translation: King of the Belgians)
Reverse descriptionLarger coat of arms of Belgium in centre, motto in French above, value below.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringL`UNION FAIT LA FORCE 10 FR.
(Translation: Unity Makes Strength)
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1865  - Restrike -
1867  - Dupriez 1054 -
Catalog ID5819635670
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