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5 Francs - Léopold II large head
Issuer | Belgium |
Year | 1865-1868 |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Value | 5 Francs (5 BEF) |
Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
Composition | Silver (.900) (10% copper) |
Weight | 25 g |
Dimensions | 37 mm |
Thickness | 3 mm |
Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
Engraver(s) | Léopold Wiener |
In circulation to | 30 July 1932 |
Reference(s) | KM#25, LA#BFM-128 |
Obverse description | Head of King Leopold II facing left, legend in French surrounding, designer below neck |
Obverse script | Latin |
Obverse lettering | LEOPOLD II ROI DES BELGES
LEOP. WIENER (Translation: Leopold the Second, King of the Belgians) |
Reverse description | Belgian coat of arms within wreath dividing the value, motto in French above, year below. |
Reverse script | Latin |
Reverse lettering | L`UNION FAIT LA FORCE
5 F
1868 (Translation: Unity Makes Strenght) |
Edge | Plain with raised lettering |
Mint | |
Mintage | 1865 - Morin 164 - 1866 - Morin 165 - 1867 - Morin 166 - 1868 - Morin 167 -
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Catalog ID | 8761104800 |
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