2 Francs - Léopold II French text

€1.00
IssuerBelgium
Year1904-1909
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Francs (2 BEF)
CurrencyFranc (1832-2001)
CompositionSilver (.835) (16.5% copper)
Weight10 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness1.9 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Thomas Vinçotte
In circulation to30 July 1932
Reference(s) KM#58, LA#BFM-115, Schön#22
Obverse descriptionThe portrait in left profile of Leopold II of Belgium surrounded by the motto in French. Designer below.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringLEOPOLD II ROI DES BELGES TH.VINÇOTTE
(Translation: Leopold the Second, King of the Belgians)
Reverse descriptionValue and date surrounded by a wreath of ivy and an oak twigs.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering2 FRANCS 1909
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1904  - Morin 194; KM#58.1; TH.VINÇOTTE - 400 000
1904  - Morin 194a; KM#58.2; TH VINÇOTTE -
1909  - Morin 196; KM#58.1; TH.VINÇOTTE - 1 087 500
Catalog ID9653169420
Comments