1 Franc - Léopold II (Obverse Trial) 1904 front 1 Franc - Léopold II (Obverse Trial) 1904 back
1 Franc - Léopold II (Obverse Trial) 1904 photo
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1 Franc - Léopold II Obverse Trial

1904 year
Gold (.900) 11.86 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
Belgium
King
Leopold II (1865-1909)
Type
Pattern
Year
1904
Value
1 Franc (1&nbspBEF)
Currency
Franc (1832-2001)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
11.86 g
Diameter
26 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#315071
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Blank.

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Pattern 1 Franc - Léopold II (Obverse Trial) 1904 from Belgium made of Gold (.900) weighing 11.86 g is a rare and valuable coin, with only 20 examples minted. It was created as a trial coinage for a potential new design for the 1 franc coin, but it was ultimately not adopted for circulation. As a result, this coin is highly sought after by collectors and is considered a unique piece of numismatic history.