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5 Francs - Léopold I Pattern
| Issuer | Belgium |
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| Year | 1847 |
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| Engraver(s) | Dargent |
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| Obverse description | Bareheaded effigy of King Léopold I facing left, rendered with prominent long sideburns in a realistic portrait style. A circular legend surrounds the bust, with the engraver's name DARGENT F. inscribed below the truncation of the portrait. The field is smooth and uncluttered, emphasizing the classically styled royal portrait. |
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| Obverse lettering | LEOPOLD PREMIER ROI DES BELGES DARGENT F. (Translation: Leopold the First, King of the Belgians, Made by Dargent) |
| Reverse description | The crowned coat of arms of Belgium is centrally displayed, flanked by the national motto on a ribbon banner below. The denomination 5 F appears divided on either side of the arms, with the date 1847 positioned in the lower exergual area. The heraldic composition is detailed, with the lion rampant shield surmounted by the royal crown. |
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