Belgium 5 Francs, 1880
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Information
Country
Belgium
Belgium
Currency
Franc
(1832 – 2001)
Coin type
Token
Denomination
5 Francs
Year
1880
Ruler
Leopold II
(1885–1908)
Composition
Silver (.900) (Copper 10%)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
25
Diameter (mm)
37
Demonetized
Yes
Description
5 Francs from Belgium. Issued in 1880. Struck in Silver (.900) (Copper 10%). Measures 37 mm and weighs 25 g.
- Obverse
- The conjoined busts of Kings Leopold I and Leopold II, with their names on either side. 5-pointed star on top, designer below.
- Reverse
- A woman is leaning on a lion with the Belgian constitution in one hand, a column of Congress to the left, the courthouse of Brussels to the right, and the names of the designers below. (Belgian Constitution made by E.DEVAUX made by CH.WIENER)
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | xf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 6.7K | € 130,00 | Morin M/12a; 15 rays on left, 6 up, 9 touch the pearls | 83% | |
| 1880 | — | — | Morin M/12b; 14 rays on left, all rays >1mm from pearls | 13% | |
| 1880 | — | — | Morin M/12c; 13 rays on left, 3 rays on 0.5mm from pearls | 2% | |
| 1880 | — | — | Morin M/12d; 10 rays on left, all rays >1mm from pearls | 4% |
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