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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 | 1886-1887 |
| Value | 1 Franc (1 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) (16.5% copper) |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 30 July 1932 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#7140 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
The Belgian coat of arms divides the value with the motto in Dutch above and the date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EENDRACHT MAAKT MACHT
1 F
1887
Unabridged legend: 1 Frank
Translation: Unity Makes Strength
Engraver: Léopold Wiener
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This coin is not mentioned by Morin (2012).The incomplete designer names are probably die errors, not real varieties.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Franc - Léopold II (Dutch text) 1886-1887 coin from Belgium is that it was minted during the reign of King Leopold II, who was known for his controversial rule over the Congo Free State, a large area of central Africa that was under his control. The coin's design features an image of the king on one side and the Belgian coat of arms on the other. Despite its age, the coin is still considered legal tender in Belgium and can be used as payment for goods and services.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1886 | 1026000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1887 | 2724000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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) 1886-1887 coin.
