Belgium 2 Francs, 1856

French text - Anniversary of Inauguration

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Belgium Belgium
Currency Franc (1832 – 2001)
Coin type Token
Denomination 2 Francs
Year 1856
Ruler Leopold I (1831–1865)
Composition Silver (.900) (Copper 10%)
Shape Round
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 10
Diameter (mm) 27
Demonetized Yes

Description

2 Francs from Belgium. Issued in 1856. Struck in Silver (.900) (Copper 10%). Measures 27 mm and weighs 10 g.

Obverse
Allegory of the city of Brussels. On the left a buste of King Lepold I. Date of inauguration in Latin below. (21st of July, 1856)
Reverse
Lettering in French within laurel wreath. (25: Anniversary of the Inauguration of the King)
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1856  11.5K Coin alignment 96%
1856  — Medal alignment 4%

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