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1 Franc - Léopold I
| Silver (.900) (10% copper) | 5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold I (1831-1865) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1833-1844 |
| Value | 1 Franc (1 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) (10% copper) |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | 26 July 1868 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#258 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 40% |
Reverse
Inscription in three lines. Five-pointed star below. Oak wreath with acorns around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1
FRANC
1844
★
Engraver: Joseph-Pierre Braemt
Edge
Reeded
Comment
KM# 7.1 = coin alignmentKM# 7.2 = medal alignment
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Franc - Léopold I 1833-1844 coin from Belgium 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 side of the coin, while the reverse side features the Belgian coat of arms surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the new monarchy and the country's independence, which was established in 1830.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1833 | 60836 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1834 | 481551 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1835 | 830698 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1838 | 525362 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1840 | 261041 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1844 | 2194400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1833-1844 coin.
