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5 Francs - Léopold II Pattern strike
Issuer | Congo Free State (1885-1908) |
Year | 1887 |
Type | Patterns |
Value | 5 Francs |
Currency | Franc (1887-1960) |
Composition | Copper |
Weight | 24.84 g |
Dimensions | 37 mm |
Thickness | 3 mm |
Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
Engraver(s) | Léopold Wiener |
In circulation to | |
Reference(s) | KM#Pn7 |
Obverse description | Bust facing left. |
Obverse script | Latin |
Obverse lettering | LEOPOLD
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 description | Crowned arms supported by two lions. Denomination on top and date at bottom. |
Reverse script | Latin |
Reverse lettering | 5 FRANCS
TRAVAIL ET PROGRES
1887 (Translation: 5 Francs Work and Progress 1887) |
Edge | Inscripted |
Mint | |
Mintage | 1887 - -
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Catalog ID | 7682672730 |
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