| Issuer | Belgium |
| Year | 1848-1849 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 21/2 Francs (2.5 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) (10% copper) |
| Weight | 12.5 g |
| Dimensions | 30.6 mm |
| Thickness | 1.95 mm |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | Léopold Wiener |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#11, LA#BFM-122 |
| Obverse description | Head of King Leopold I of Belgium facing left, with sideburns. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | LEOPOLD PREMIER ROI DES BELGES
L. WIENER (Translation: Leopold the First, King of the Belgians) |
| Reverse description | Crowned coat of arms of Belgium. Laurel wreath tied with a ribbon below. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | L`UNION FAIT LA FORCE
21/2 F.
1848 (Translation: Unity makes strength) |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1848 - Morin 46 - 531 445 1849 - Morin 47; Pieces with upside down L over L in signature exists - 1 201 707 |
| Catalog ID | 1618131820 |
| Comments |
