5 Francs - Léopold II Pattern strike

€251,424.00
IssuerCongo Free State (1885-1908)
Year1887
TypePattern
Value5 Francs
CurrencyFranc (1887-1960)
CompositionCopper
Weight24.84 g
Dimensions37 mm
Thickness3 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
Orientation
Engraver(s)Léopold Wiener
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#Pn6
Obverse descriptionBust facing left.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringLEOPOLD II R.D. BELGES SOUV. DE L´ETAT INDEP. DU CONGO
(Translation: Leopold II, King of the Belgians, Sovereign of the Free State of the Congo)
Reverse descriptionCrowned arms supported by two lions. Denomination on top and date at bottom.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering5 FRANCS TRAVAIL ET PROGRES 1887
(Translation: 5 Francs Work and Progress 1887)
EdgeInscripted
Mint
Mintage1887  - -
Catalog ID1955742680
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