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1 Franc - Leopold II Independence
1880 year| Silver (.835) (16.5% copper) | 5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold II (1865-1909) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1880 |
| Value | 1 Franc (1 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) (16.5% copper) |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 30 July 1932 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#281 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 14% |
Reverse
The Belgian coat of arms divides the value. The collar of Order of Leopold has face-to-face monograms "LR" ("Leopoldus Rex" for King Leopold I). Legend in French above, dates below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ROYAUME DE BELGIQUE
1 F
1830 1880
Unabridged legend: 1 Franc
Translation: Kingdom of Belgium
Engraver: Léopold Wiener
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Franc - Leopold II (Independence) 1880 coin from Belgium is that it was minted to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Belgium's independence from the Netherlands. The coin features an image of King Leopold II on one side and the Belgian coat of arms on the other. It was minted in silver (.835) with a small amount of copper (16.5%) and weighs 5 grams.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 545222 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Franc - Leopold II (Independence) 1880 coin.
