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2 1/2 Francs - Léopold I Small head
Issuer | Belgium |
Year | 1848-1849 |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Value | 21/2 Francs (2.5 BEF) |
Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
Composition | Silver (.900) (10% copper) |
Weight | 12.5 g |
Dimensions | 30.6 mm |
Thickness | 1.95 mm |
Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
Engraver(s) | Léopold Wiener |
In circulation to | |
Reference(s) | KM#11, LA#BFM-122 |
Obverse description | Head of King Leopold I of Belgium facing left, with sideburns. |
Obverse script | Latin |
Obverse lettering | LEOPOLD PREMIER ROI DES BELGES
L. WIENER (Translation: Leopold the First, King of the Belgians) |
Reverse description | Crowned coat of arms of Belgium. Laurel wreath tied with a ribbon below. |
Reverse script | Latin |
Reverse lettering | L`UNION FAIT LA FORCE
21/2 F.
1848 (Translation: Unity makes strength) |
Edge | Reeded |
Mint | |
Mintage | 1848 - Morin 46 - 531 445 1849 - Morin 47; Pieces with upside down L over L in signature exists - 1 201 707
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Catalog ID | 1618131820 |
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