5 Francs - Léopold II Pattern strike

Issuer Congo Free State (1885-1908)
Year 1887
Type Coin pattern
Value 5 Francs
Currency Franc (1887-1960)
Composition Copper
Weight 24.84 g
Diameter 37 mm
Thickness 3 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation
Engraver(s) Léopold Wiener
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#Pn6
Obverse description Bust facing left.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering LEOPOLD II R.D. 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
Reverse lettering 5 FRANCS TRAVAIL ET PROGRES 1887
(Translation: 5 Francs Work and Progress 1887)
Edge Inscripted
Mint
Mintage 1887 - -
Numisquare ID 1955742680
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