50 Francs Brussels World`s Fair 1935, French text

€7,421.00
IssuerBelgium
Year1935
TypeCirculating commemorative coin
Value50 Francs (50 BEF)
CurrencyFranc (1832-2001)
CompositionSilver (.680) (32% Copper)
Weight22 g
Dimensions35 mm
Thickness2.8 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)Paul Wissaert
In circulation to2 June 1939
Reference(s) KM#106, Mor#442, LA#BFM-181, Schön#71
Obverse descriptionStanding winged Saint Michiel standing on top of a dragon dividing value. Text in French surrounding around a circle.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringROYAUME DE BELGIQUE EXPOSITION DE BRUXELLES 50 FR
(Translation: Kingdom of Belgium Exposition of Brussels)
Reverse descriptionBuilding of Brussels Expo with years above. Text in French surrounding around half circle.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCENTENAIRE DES CHEMINS DE FER BELGES 1835 - 1935
(Translation: Centennial of the Belgian Rail Roads)
EdgePlain with incused lettering
Mint
Mintage1935  - Morin 442a; KM#106.1; Coin alignment; Position A - 140 436
1935  - Morin 442b; KM#106.1; Coin alignment; Position B -
1935  - Morin 442c; KM#106.2; Medal alignment; Position A -
1935  - Morin 442d; KM#106.2; Medal alignment; Position B -
Catalog ID9418177150
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