5 Francs - Léopold II Pattern strike

€99,280.00
IssuerCongo Free State (1885-1908)
Year1887
TypePatterns
Value5 Francs
CurrencyFranc (1887-1960)
CompositionCopper
Weight24.84 g
Dimensions37 mm
Thickness3 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Léopold Wiener
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#Pn7
Obverse descriptionBust facing left.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringLEOPOLD II ROI DES 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 scriptLatin
Reverse lettering5 FRANCS TRAVAIL ET PROGRES 1887
(Translation: 5 Francs Work and Progress 1887)
EdgeInscripted
Mint
Mintage1887  - -
Catalog ID7682672730
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