Belgium 2½ Francs - Léopold I, 1848 – 1865

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Information

Country Belgium Belgium
Currency Franc (1832 – 2001)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2½ Francs
Year 1848 – 1865
Ruler Leopold I (1831–1865)
Composition Silver (.900) (10% copper)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 12.5
Diameter (mm) 30
Thickness (mm) 1.75
Demonetized Yes

Description

2½ Francs from Belgium. Issued from 1848 to 1865. Struck in Silver (.900) (10% copper). Measures 30 mm and weighs 12.5 g.

Obverse
The portrait in left profile of Leopold I of Belgium is surrounded with the legend in French. (Leopold the First, King of the Belgians)
Reverse
Coat of arms within wreath dividing value. Motto in French above and year below. (Unity Makes Strength)
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1865  — Trial strike 11%
1850  159.2K Morin 50 19%
1849  801.1K Morin 49 76%
1848  28K Morin 48 22%

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