2 Francs - Albert I Dutch text

€487.00
IssuerBelgium
Year1911-1912
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Francs (2 BEF)
CurrencyFranc (1832-2001)
CompositionSilver (.835) (16.5% copper)
Weight10 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness2.0 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Godefroid Devreese
In circulation to30 July 1932
Reference(s) KM#75, LA#BFM-118, Schön#30
Obverse descriptionThe portrait in left profile of the King Albert I is surrounded with the Dutch legend. Designer below.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering·ALBERT·KONING· ·DER·BELGEN· G.DEVREESE.
(Translation: Albert, King of the Belgians)
Reverse descriptionThe face value and date are surrounded with an olive branch and oak branch and the motto in Dutch.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering2 FRANK 1911 ·EENDRACHT·MAAKT·MACHT·
(Translation: Unity Makes Strength)
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1911  - Morin 285 - 1 775 000
1912  - Morin 287 - 375 000
Catalog ID9704449520
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