Belgium 5 Francs - Léopold II, 1865 – 1868

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Information

Country Belgium Belgium
Currency Franc (1832 – 2001)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 5 Francs
Year 1865 – 1868
Ruler Leopold II (1885–1908)
Composition Silver (.900) (10% copper)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 25
Diameter (mm) 37
Thickness (mm) 3
Demonetized 30 July 1932

Description

5 Francs from Belgium. Issued from 1865 to 1868. Struck in Silver (.900) (10% copper). Measures 37 mm and weighs 25 g.

Obverse
Head of King Leopold II facing left, legend in French surrounding, designer below neck (Leopold the Second, King of the Belgians)
Reverse
Belgian coat of arms within wreath dividing the value, motto in French above, year below. (Unity Makes Strenght)
Edge
Plain with raised lettering (God Protects Belgium)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1868  — Morin 167 72%
1867  — Morin 166 36%
1866  — Morin 165 8%
1865  — Morin 164 13%

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