Belgium 5 Francs - Léopold I, 1853

Marriage of The Duke

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Belgium Belgium
Currency Franc (1832 – 2001)
Coin type Token
Denomination 5 Francs
Year 1853
Ruler Leopold I (1831–1865)
Composition Silver (.900) (Copper 10%)
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 25
Diameter (mm) 37
Demonetized Yes

Description

5 Francs from Belgium. Issued in 1853. Struck in Silver (.900) (Copper 10%). Measures 37 mm and weighs 25 g.

Obverse
The bust of Léopold I facing left (Leopold the First, King of the Belgians)
Reverse
Two conjoined busts facing right (L.L.PH.M.V. Duke of Brabant
M.H.A Duchess of Brabant
August 21-22, 1853)
Edge
Plain excused (God Protect Belgium)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage vf xf Comment Frequency
1853  32K € 54,00 € 76,00 Morin 2a; X#M2.1 (21-22) 89%
1853  — — — Morin 2b; X#M2.2 (21.22); Mintage included above 19%

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