5 Francs - Léopold II large head

€24,661.00
IssuerBelgium
Year1865-1868
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value5 Francs (5 BEF)
CurrencyFranc (1832-2001)
CompositionSilver (.900) (10% copper)
Weight25 g
Dimensions37 mm
Thickness3 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Léopold Wiener
In circulation to30 July 1932
Reference(s) KM#25, LA#BFM-128
Obverse descriptionHead of King Leopold II facing left, legend in French surrounding, designer below neck
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringLEOPOLD II ROI DES BELGES LEOP. WIENER
(Translation: Leopold the Second, King of the Belgians)
Reverse descriptionBelgian coat of arms within wreath dividing the value, motto in French above, year below.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringL`UNION FAIT LA FORCE 5 F 1868
(Translation: Unity Makes Strenght)
EdgePlain with raised lettering
Mint
Mintage1865  - Morin 164 -
1866  - Morin 165 -
1867  - Morin 166 -
1868  - Morin 167 -
Catalog ID8761104800
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