Belgium 20 Francs - Léopold II, 1867 – 1870
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Information
Country
Belgium
Belgium
Currency
Franc
(1832 – 2001)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
20 Francs
Year
1867 – 1870
Ruler
Leopold II
(1885–1908)
Composition
Gold (.900) (10% copper)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
6.4516
Diameter (mm)
21
Demonetized
20 April 1957
Description
20 Francs from Belgium. Issued from 1867 to 1870. Struck in Gold (.900) (10% copper). Measures 21 mm and weighs 6.45 g.
- Obverse
- Head of King Leopold II facing right, surrounded by lettering in French. Date and designer below. (Leopold the Second, King of the Belgians)
- Reverse
- Crowned coat of arms of Belgium, motto in French above, value below. (Unity Makes Strength)
- Edge
- Plain with raised lettering (God Protects Belgium)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vf | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1870 | 3.2M | — | — | € 360,00 | € 410,00 | Morin 144; Type 1; Position A | 35% | |
| 1869 | 1.2M | — | — | — | — | Morin 143; Type 1; Position A | 21% | |
| 1869 | — | — | — | — | — | Morin 143a; Type 2; Position B | 10% | |
| 1869 | — | — | — | — | — | Morin 143b; Type 2; Position A | 5% | |
| 1868 | 1.4M | € 390,00 | — | — | — | Morin 142; Type 1; Position A | 25% | |
| 1868 | — | — | — | — | — | Morin 142a; Type 2; Position A | 2% | |
| 1867 | 1.3M | — | € 360,00 | € 360,00 | € 360,00 | Morin 141; Type 1; Position A; Different 7 positions exist | 41% |
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