5 Francs - Léopold II Pattern

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IssuerCongo Free State (1885-1908)
Year1896
TypeCoin pattern
Value5 Francs
CurrencyFranc (1887-1960)
CompositionGold (.900)
Weight38.36 g
Dimensions37.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Émile Fernand-Dubois
In circulation to
Reference(s) Delmonte G#1317
Obverse descriptionDraped bust left
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringLEOP II R D BELG SOUV DE L`ETAT INDEP DU CONGO FERNAN DUBOIS
Reverse descriptionCrowned coat-of-arms with leonine supports
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering5 FRANCS TRAVAIL ET PROGRES 1896
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1896  - Matte Proof -
Catalog ID1311688380
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