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2 Francs French text - Anniversary of Inauguration
1856 year| Silver (.900) (Copper 10%) | 10 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold I (1831-1865) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1856 |
| Value | 2 Francs (2 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) (Copper 10%) |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#38141 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Lettering in French within laurel wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
XXV :
ANNIVERSAIRE
DE
L'INAUGURATION
DU ROI
Translation: 25: Anniversary of the Inauguration of the King
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 2 Francs (French text - Anniversary of Inauguration) 1856 from Belgium made of Silver (.900) (Copper 10%) weighing 10 g is that it was minted to commemorate the inauguration of the first king of Belgium, Leopold I, who was sworn in on October 4, 1830. The coin was issued in 1856, 25 years after the event, and features an image of the king on one side and the anniversary date on the other. It is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number minted, making it a unique piece of Belgian history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1856 | 11545 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Francs (French text - Anniversary of Inauguration) 1856 coin.
