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¼ Franc - Léopold I Pattern
1834 year| Gold (.900) | 1.99 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold I (1831-1865) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1834 |
| Value | ¼ Franc (¼ BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 1.99 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#315067 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Value, year and 5-pointed star in a wreath of oak leaves.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1/4
FRANC
1834
★
Engraver: Joseph-Pierre Braemt
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This pattern is not recognized by SCWC, Morin or Aernout.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern ¼ Franc - Léopold I (Pattern) 1834 from Belgium is that it was designed by the artist Jean-Pierre Montagny, who was a prominent medalist and engraver of the time. Montagny's design features a portrait of King Léopold I on the obverse, and a depiction of the Belgian lion on the reverse. The coin was minted in 1834 as a pattern coin, meaning it was not intended for circulation but rather as a prototype or sample for a potential coin design. Despite its small denomination, the coin is made of gold (.900) and weighs 1.99 grams, making it a unique and valuable piece for collectors.
