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¼ Franc - Léopold I
| Silver (.900) (10% copper) | 1.25 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold I (1831-1865) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1834-1844 |
| Value | ¼ Franc (¼ BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) (10% copper) |
| Weight | 1.25 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#260 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 40% |
Reverse
Value, year and 5-pointed star in a wreath of oak leaves.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1/4
FRANC
1844
★
Engraver: Joseph-Pierre Braemt
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Aernout gives different mintages:- 1834: 300,640 pieces (with or without signature included)
- 1835: 1,965,054 pieces (with or without signature included)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Franc - Léopold I 1834-1844 coin from Belgium is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in the country. The coin was introduced in 1834, 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 coin remained a stable and trusted form of currency during this time, and it remains a valuable collector's item to this day.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1834 | 752188 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1835 | 640019 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1843 | 8000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1844 | 966000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Franc - Léopold I 1834-1844 coin.
