1 Franc - Léopold I


Silver (.900) (10% copper)	5 g	23 mm

Description

Issuer	Belgium
King	Leopold I (1831-1865)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1849-1850
Value	1 Franc (1&nbspBEF)
Currency	Franc (1832-2001)
Composition	Silver (.900) (10% copper)
Weight	5 g
Diameter	23 mm
Thickness	1.1 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	26 July 1868
Updated	2024-10-04

References

Numista	N#24914
Rarity index	83%

Reverse

Coat of arms within wreath dividing value. Motto in French above and year below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE
1 F
1850

Translation: Unity Makes Strength

Engraver: Léopold Wiener

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Coins dated 1849 with a more dense striation exist, which are restrikes

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Franc - Léopold I 1849-1850 coin from Belgium is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in the country. The coin was issued during the reign of King Leopold I, who ruled Belgium from 1831 until his death in 1865. During his reign, Belgium experienced significant political unrest, including the Belgian Revolution of 1830, which led to the country's independence from the Netherlands. Despite this turmoil, the coin remained a stable and widely used form of currency throughout Belgium.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1849	40662	-	-	-	-	-	-
1850	162016	-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Franc - Léopold I 1849-1850 coin.