Belgium 20 Francs - Léopold I, 1834 – 1841
Information
Country
Belgium
Belgium
Currency
Franc
(1832 – 2001)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
20 Francs
Year
1834 – 1841
Ruler
Leopold I
(1831–1865)
Composition
Gold (.900) (10% copper)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
6.4516
Diameter (mm)
21
Demonetized
Yes
Description
20 Francs from Belgium. Issued from 1834 to 1841. Struck in Gold (.900) (10% copper). Measures 21 mm and weighs 6.45 g.
- Obverse
- Head of King Leopold I facing right with designer at lower right. Text in French surrounding. (Leopold the First, King of the Belgians Made by Braemt)
- Reverse
- Value, year and 5-pointed star in wreath of oak leaves.
- Edge
- Plain with incused lettering. (God Protects Belgium)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1841 | — | KM#A23.2; Reeded edge - Restrike | ||
| 1841 | — | KM#A23.3; Smooth edge - Restrike | ||
| 1841 | — | Morin A9; KM#A23.1; Inscripted edge | ||
| 1838 | — | KM#A23.2; Reeded edge - Restrike | ||
| 1838 | — | KM#A23.3; Smooth edge - Restrike | ||
| 1838 | 1 | Morin A8; KM#A23.1; Inscripted edge | ||
| 1835 | — | KM#A23.2; Reeded edge - Restrike | ||
| 1835 | — | KM#A23.3; Smooth edge - Restrike | ||
| 1835 | — | Morin A7; KM#A23.1; Inscripted edge | ||
| 1834 | — | KM#A23.2; Reeded edge - Restrike | ||
| 1834 | — | KM#A23.3; Smooth edge - Restrike | ||
| 1834 | — | Morin A6; KM#A23.1; Inscripted edge |
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