2 Francs - Léopold I Trial strike

€1.00
IssuerBelgium
Year1859
TypeCoin pattern
Value2 Francs (2 BEF)
CurrencyFranc (1832-2001)
CompositionSilver (.850)
Weight9.99 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#–, Mor#–, LA#
Obverse descriptionNaked head of Leopold I of Belgium facing left, date below
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringLEOPOLD PREMIER ROI DES BELGES 1859
(Translation: Leopold the First, King of the Belgians)
Reverse descriptionValue, text above. Below the purity of silver
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringESSAI MONETAIRE 2Fs. TITRE 0,850
(Translation: Pattern coin Contents 0.850)
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1859  - -
Catalog ID3512562100
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