Belgium Leopold I Silver Coin 5 Francs 1851
€39.00
Belgium Leopold I Silver Coin 5 Francs 1851
Features
Features
| Issuer | Belgium  |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold I (1831-1865) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1849-1865 |
| Value | 5 Francs (5 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) (10% copper) |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Thickness | 2.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 30 July 1932 |
| Number | N# 261 |
| References | KM# 17, LA# BFM-126 |
Obverse
The portrait in left profile of Leopold I of Belgium with bare head is surrounded with the legend in French.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LEOPOLD PREMIER ROI DES BELGES
L. WIENER
Translation: Leopold the First, King of the Belgians
Engraver: Leopold Wiener
Reverse
Coat of arms within wreath dividing value. Motto in French above and year below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE
5 F
1851
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