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1 Franc - Léopold II French text
| Silver (.835) (16.5% copper) | 5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold II (1865-1909) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1866-1886 |
| 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#282 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of Belgium with grand collar of the Order of Leopold. Two sceptres with hand of justice and lion behind.
Motto in French above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE
1 F
1867
Unabridged legend: 1 franc
Translation: Unity makes strength
Engraver: Léopold Wiener
Edge
Reeded
Comment
KM# 28.1 = signature with dot [L. WIENER]KM# 28.2 = signature without dot [L WIENER]
The coins with signatures without dots, mentioned by Krause, Morin and Aernout, are probably die pollution and not real varieties.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Franc - Léopold II (French text) 1866-1886 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 colonial territory in central Africa. The coin's design features an image of the king on one side and the Belgian coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the country's colonial power and influence during that time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1866 | 3041000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1867 | 6652000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1868 | 675000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1869 | 1393608 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1881 | 119484 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1886 | 1250000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (French text) 1866-1886 coin.
