Belgium 1 Franc - Léopold II, 1866
Pattern
Information
Country
Belgium
Currency
Franc
(1832 – 2001)
Coin type
Pattern
Denomination
1 Franc
Year
1866
Ruler
Leopold II
(1885–1908)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
7.32
Demonetized
30 July 1932
Description
1 Franc from Belgium. Issued in 1866. Struck in Gold. Measures 0 mm and weighs 7.32 g.
- Obverse
- Head of King Leopold II of Belgium with beard, facing left, surrounded by legend in French. (Leopold the Second, King of the Belgians)
- Reverse
- Coat of arms of Belgium with grand collar of the Order of Leopold. Two sceptres with hand of justice and lion behind. Motto in French above. (Unity makes strength)
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1866 | — |
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