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1 Franc - Léopold II Dutch text
| Silver (.835) (16.5% copper) | 5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold II (1865-1909) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1904-1909 |
| Value | 1 Franc (1 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) (16.5% copper) |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.45 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 30 July 1932 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#5888 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
Value and date surrounded by a wreath of ivy and an oak twigs.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1
FRANK
1909
Engraver: Thomas Vinçotte
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Morin (2012) does not recognize a 1909 type without period in the designer's signature, Aernout (2018) and SCWC (2019) do. Aernout (2018)and SCWC (2019) do not recognize a medal alignment type, Morin (2012) does.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Franc - Léopold II (Dutch text) 1904-1909 coin from Belgium is that it was minted during a time of significant political and social change in the country. King Léopold II, who ruled from 1865 to 1909, was known for his controversial policies, including the exploitation of the Congo Free State, a large area of central Africa that was under his control. The coin's design, which features a portrait of the king, was created by the artist Charles-Auguste Fraikin and was used on several other coins during this period. Despite the coin's historical significance, it is not particularly rare or valuable, and it can be found in circulation among coin collectors and enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 | 803000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1909 | 1350000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Franc - Léopold II (Dutch text) 1904-1909 coin.
