Belgium 25 Francs - Léopold I, 1848 – 1850
Reeded Edge
Information
Country
Belgium
Belgium
Currency
Franc
(1832 – 2001)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
25 Francs
Year
1848 – 1850
Ruler
Leopold I
(1831–1865)
Composition
Gold (.900) (10% copper)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
7.91556
Diameter (mm)
22
Demonetized
11 August 1854
Description
25 Francs from Belgium. Issued from 1848 to 1850. Struck in Gold (.900) (10% copper). Measures 22 mm and weighs 7.92 g.
- Obverse
- Head of King Leopold I facing right surrounded by text in French. Designer below. (Leopold I, King of the Belgians)
- Reverse
- Coat of arms of Belgium with grand collar of the Order of Leopold on crowned hermine mantle. Two sceptres with hand of justice and lion behind. (Unity makes strength)
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 74.2K | — | Morin 3; KM#13.2; Larger head; "900/M" | 27% | |
| 1850 | — | € 5600,00 | Morin 3a; KM#13.3; Larger head; "900 M" | 13% | |
| 1849 | 150K | — | Morin 2; KM#13.1; Smaller head; L. WIENER (with point) | 27% | |
| 1848 | 321.5K | — | Morin 1; KM#13.1; Smaller head; L. WIENER (with point) | 67% | |
| 1848 | — | — | Morin 1a; KM#13.1; Smaller head; L WIENER (without point) | 53% |
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