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2 Francs Independence
1880 year| Silver (.835) (16.5% copper) | 10 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold II (1865-1909) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1880 |
| Value | 2 Francs (2 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) (16.5% copper) |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 30 July 1932 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#280 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 31% |
Reverse
The Belgian coat of arms divides the value. Motto in French above, dates below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ROYAUME DE BELGIQUE
2 F
1830 1880
Unabridged legend: 2 Francs
Translation: Kingdom of Belgium
Engraver: Léopold Wiener
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1880 Belgium 2 Francs (Independence) coin is that it was minted to commemorate Belgium's 50th anniversary of independence from the Netherlands.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 117647 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Francs (Independence) 1880 coin.
