25 Francs - Léopold I Reeded Edge

Issuer Belgium
Year 1848-1850
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 25 Francs (25 BEF)
Currency Franc (1832-2001)
Composition Gold (.900) (10% copper)
Weight 7.91556 g
Diameter 22 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s) Léopold Wiener
In circulation to 11 August 1854
Reference(s) KM#13.1, LA#BFM-177, LA#BFM-178, KM#13.2, KM#13.3, Fr#405, Delmonte G#1260
Obverse description Head of King Leopold I facing right surrounded by text in French. Designer below.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering LEOPOLD PREMIER ROI DES BELGES L WIENER
(Translation: Leopold I, King of the Belgians)
Reverse description Coat of arms of Belgium with grand collar of the Order of Leopold on crowned hermine mantle. Two sceptres with hand of justice and lion behind.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering L`UNION FAIT LA FORCE 25 Fcs 7,915 1850 900/M
(Translation: Unity makes strength)
Edge Reeded
Mint
Mintage 1848 - Morin 1; KM#13.1; Smaller head; L. WIENER (with point) - 321 497
1848 - Morin 1a; KM#13.1; Smaller head; L WIENER (without point) -
1849 - Morin 2; KM#13.1; Smaller head; L. WIENER (with point) - 149 983
1850 - Morin 3; KM#13.2; Larger head; `900/M` - 74 155
1850 - Morin 3a; KM#13.3; Larger head; `900 M` -
Numisquare ID 2778780790
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