© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
100 Francs Kings; French text - Essai
1948 year| Silver (.835) | 17.88 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold III (1934-1951) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1948 |
| Value | 100 Francs (100 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 17.88 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#315168 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Heads of Kings Leopold I, Leopold II, Albert I and Leopold III facing left. Crown dividing date above. 5-pointed star below. Designer at left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1948
RAU
ESSAI
★
Translation: Trial strike
Engraver: Marcel Rau
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Bogaert 2737Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 100 Francs (Kings; French text - Essai) 1948 from Belgium made of Silver (.835) weighing 17.88 g is that it was designed by the renowned Belgian artist and sculptor, Paul Du Bois.
