¼ Franc - Léopold I Pattern Strike
1850 year| Gold (.900) | - | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold I (1831-1865) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1850 |
| Value | ¼ Franc (¼ BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#318960 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Coat of arms within wreath dividing value. Motto in French above and year below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE
1/4 F
1850
Translation: Unity Makes Strength
Engraver: Léopold Wiener
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 Strike) 1850 from Belgium made of Gold (.900) is that it was designed by the artist Jean-Pierre Montagny, who was a prominent medallist and engraver of the time. Montagny's design features a portrait of King Léopold I on the obverse, and a crowned shield with the Belgian coat of arms on the reverse. The coin was minted in 1850 as a pattern strike, meaning it was not intended for circulation but rather as a prototype or sample for a potential coin design. As a result, only a small number of these coins were produced, making them highly sought after by collectors today.
