© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
1000 Francs Pattern
1949 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold III (1934-1951) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1949 |
| Value | 1000 Francs (1000 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#316781 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned monogram
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1000 FRS
ESSAI
1949
Unabridged legend: Francs
Translation: Trial strike
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1000 Francs (Pattern) 1949 from Belgium made of Silver is a rare and unique coin that was never officially released into circulation. It was minted in 1949 as a pattern coin, which means it was created as a prototype or sample coin to test the design and production process. Only a small number of these coins were minted, making them highly sought after by collectors. In fact, it's estimated that only 30-40 of these coins exist today, making them extremely rare and valuable.
