Belgium Leopold II Silver Coin 5 Francs 1871

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Belgium Leopold II Silver Coin 5 Francs 1871

Features

Issuer Belgium 
King Leopold II (1865-1909)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1865-1878
Value 5 Francs (5 BEF)
Currency Franc (1832-2001)
Composition Silver (.900)
Weight 25 g
Diameter 37 mm
Thickness 3 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized 1932
Number N# 276
References KM# 24, LA# BFM-127

Obverse

The portrait in left profile of Leopold II of Belgium surrounded with the legend in French and the designer's name at the bottom.

Lettering:
LEOPOLD II ROI DES BELGES
LEOP WIENER

Translation:
Leopold II King of the Belgians
LEOP WIENER

Engraver: Leopold Wiener 

 

Reverse

The Belgian coat of arms within a wreath dividing the value with a motto in French above and the year below.

Lettering:
L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE
5 F
1871

Translation:
Unity Makes Strength
5 F