2 Francs - Léopold II French legend

€277.00
IssuerBelgium
Year1866-1868
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Francs (2 BEF)
CurrencyFranc (1832-2001)
CompositionSilver (.835) (16.5% copper)
Weight10 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Léopold Wiener
In circulation to30 July 1932
Reference(s) KM#30, LA#BFM-109, LA#BFM-110, LA#BFM-111, LA#BFM-112
Obverse descriptionHead of King Leopold II of Belgium with beard, facing left, surrounded by motto in French.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringLEOPOLD II ROI DES BELGES L WIENER
(Translation: Leopold the Second, King of the Belgians)
Reverse descriptionCoat of arms of Belgium with grand collar of the Order of Leopold. Two sceptres with hand of justice and lion behind. Motto in French above.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringL`UNION FAIT LA FORCE 2 F 1866
(Translation: Unity makes strength)
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1866  - LA#BFM-110 (see notes) -
1866  - LA#BFM-111 (see notes) -
1866  - LA#BFM-112 (see notes) -
1866  - Morin 168; LA#BFM-109 - 1 942 000
1866  - Morin 168a; ; LA#BFM-109; Without cross on crown -
1867  - LA#BFM-111 (see notes) -
1867  - LA#BFM-112 (see notes) -
1867  - Morin 169; LA#BFM-109 - 3 789 000
1867  - Morin 169a; ; LA#BFM-109; Without cross on crown -
1868  - LA#BFM-111 (see notes) -
1868  - Morin 170; LA#BFM-109 - 2 164 230
1868  - Morin 170a; ; LA#BFM-109; Without cross on crown -
Catalog ID8787382340
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