Belgium 40 Francs - Léopold I, 1834 – 1841

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Belgium Belgium
Currency Franc (1832 – 2001)
Coin type Non-circulating coin
Denomination 40 Francs
Year 1834 – 1841
Ruler Leopold I (1831–1865)
Composition Gold (.900) (10% copper)
Shape Round
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 12.9032
Diameter (mm) 26.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

40 Francs from Belgium. Issued from 1834 to 1841. Struck in Gold (.900) (10% copper). Measures 26.5 mm and weighs 12.9 g.

Obverse
Head of King Leopold I facing right, surrounded by text in French. Designer below. (Leopold the First, King of the Belgians
Made by BRAEMT)
Reverse
Value, date and 5-pointed star surrounded by wreath of oak leaves.
Edge
Plain with incused lettering (God Protects Belgium)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1841  — Morin A5; KM#B23.1; Coin alignment
1838  — Morin A4; KM#B23.1; Coin alignment
1835  — Morin A3; KM#B23.1; Coin alignment
1834  — Morin A1; KM#B23.1; Coin alignment
1834  — Morin A2; KM#B23.2; Medal alignment

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