Belgium 100 Francs - Léopold I, 1853

Duke of Brabant's Wedding

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Belgium Belgium
Currency Franc (1832 – 2001)
Coin type Token
Denomination 100 Francs
Year 1853
Ruler Leopold I (1831–1865)
Composition Gold (.900) (Copper 10%)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 31.66
Diameter (mm) 37
Demonetized Yes

Description

100 Francs from Belgium. Issued in 1853. Struck in Gold (.900) (Copper 10%). Measures 37 mm and weighs 31.66 g.

Obverse
The bust of Léopold I facing left (Leopold the First, King of the Belgians)
Reverse
Two conjoined busts facing left (Leopold Louis Philippe Marie Victor Duke of Brabant, Marie-Henriette of Austria Duchess of Brabant - August 21-22 1853)
Edge
Plain embossed (God Protects Belgium)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1853  482 Morin M/1a; X#M3.1; "AOUT 21-22" 83%
1853  — Morin M/1b; X#M3.2; "AOUT 21.22" 17%

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