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100 Francs - Leopold I Pattern
1854 year| Gold (.900) | 33.29 g | - |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold I (1831-1865) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1854 |
| Value | 100 Francs (100 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 33.29 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#317641 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Plain with 3 lines of French text
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ESSAI
MONÉTAIRE
1854
Translation: Monetary Trial strike
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 100 Francs - Leopold I (Pattern) 1854 from Belgium made of Gold (.900) weighing 33.29 g is that it was designed by the artist and engraver, Charles-Auguste Fraikin. Fraikin was a prominent artist in Belgium during the 19th century and was known for his work on various coins and medals. His design for the Pattern 100 Francs coin features a portrait of King Leopold I on one side and an image of a lion on the other, which symbolizes strength and courage. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today.
