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1/2 Franc - Léopold I
Issuer | Belgium |
Year | 1847-1850 |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Value | 1/2 Franc (1/2 BEF) |
Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
Composition | Silver (.900) (10% copper) |
Weight | 2.5 g |
Dimensions | 18 mm |
Thickness | |
Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
Engraver(s) | Léopold Wiener |
In circulation to | 26 July 1868 |
Reference(s) | KM#15, LA#BFM-65 |
Obverse description | The portrait in left profile of Leopold I of Belgium is surrounded with the legend in French. Designer below neck. |
Obverse script | Latin |
Obverse lettering | LEOPOLD PREMIER ROI DES BELGES
L.WIENER (Translation: Leopold the First, King of the Belgians) |
Reverse description | Coat of arms within wreath dividing value. Motto in French above and year below. |
Reverse script | Latin |
Reverse lettering | L`UNION FAIT LA FORCE
1/2 F
1849 (Translation: Unity Makes Strength) |
Edge | Reeded |
Mint | |
Mintage | 1847 - Restrike - 1849 - Morin 54; Mintage includes 1850 coins - 209 571 1850 - Morin 55; L.WIENER - 1850 - Morin 55a; L WIENER -
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Catalog ID | 1523849760 |
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