Belgium 2½ Francs - Léopold I, 1848 – 1849

Small head

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Belgium Belgium
Currency Franc (1832 – 2001)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2½ Francs
Year 1848 – 1849
Ruler Leopold I (1831–1865)
Composition Silver (.900) (10% copper)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 12.5
Diameter (mm) 30.6
Thickness (mm) 1.95
Demonetized Yes

Description

2½ Francs from Belgium. Issued from 1848 to 1849. Struck in Silver (.900) (10% copper). Measures 30.6 mm and weighs 12.5 g.

Obverse
Head of King Leopold I of Belgium facing left, with sideburns. (Leopold the First, King of the Belgians)
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Belgium. Laurel wreath tied with a ribbon below. (Unity makes strength)
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage vf xf Comment Frequency
1849  1.2M € 140,00 € 140,00 Morin 47; Pieces with upside down L over L in signature exists 76%
1848  531.4K — — Morin 46 38%

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