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½ Franc - Léopold I
| Silver (.900) (10% copper) | 2.5 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold I (1831-1865) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1833-1844 |
| Value | ½ Franc (½ BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) (10% copper) |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 26 July 1868 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#259 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 30% |
Reverse
Value, year and 5-pointed star in a wreath of oak leaves.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1/2
FRANC
1835
★
Engraver: Joseph-Pierre Braemt
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Franc - Léopold I 1833-1844 coin from Belgium is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in the country. The coin was introduced in 1833, just a year after Belgium gained its independence from the Netherlands, and it was minted until 1844, when Léopold I abdicated and was succeeded by his son, Léopold II. This period saw significant political, social, and economic changes in Belgium, including the establishment of a new constitutional monarchy and the expansion of industry and trade. Despite these challenges, the ½ Franc coin remained a stable and widely used denomination throughout this period, and it remains a popular collector's item today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1833 | 58350 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1834 | 1578047 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1835 | 805042 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1838 | 550367 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1840 | 347370 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1843 | 364000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1844 | 1584000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Franc - Léopold I 1833-1844 coin.
