2 Franken Ghent - WW1 German Occupation Coinage

€36,134.00
IssuerGhent, City of
Year1915
TypeToken
Value2 Francs (2 BEF)
CurrencyFranc (1832-2001)
CompositionBrass plated iron
Weight7.1 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueSquare with rounded corners
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to1 January 1918
Reference(s) KM#Tn4, LA#BLU-GT5.5
Obverse descriptionRampant lion to the left within bilingual legend (Dutch above, French below) within 2 circles.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering· STAD=GENT· VILLE DE GAND
(Translation: City of Ghent City of Ghent)
Reverse descriptionYear and value within circle and diamond. Lettering along edges, in Dutch above, in French below.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringUITBETAALBAAR OP 1 JANUARIJ 1918 1915 2 FR REMBOURSABLE LE 1 JANVIER 1918
(Translation: Refundable on January 1, 1918 1915 2 Francs Refundable on January 1, 1918)
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage1915  - - 314 000
Catalog ID3067226160
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