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2½ Francs - Léopold I large head
| Silver (.900) (10% copper) | 12.5 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold I (1831-1865) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1848-1865 |
| Value | 2½ Francs (2.5 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) (10% copper) |
| Weight | 12.5 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 1.75 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#296 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 70% |
Reverse
Coat of arms within wreath dividing value. Motto in French above and year below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE
2½ F.
1849
Unabridged legend: 2½ Francs
Translation: Unity Makes Strength
Engraver: Léopold Wiener
Edge
Reeded
Comment
According to Aernout (2019) the combined mintages of 1848, 1849, and 1850 is 159,152. The numbers below are based on Morin (2012).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2½ Francs - Léopold I (large head) coin from Belgium is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in the country. The coin was introduced in 1848, just a year after the Belgian Revolution, which saw the country gain its independence from the Netherlands. Additionally, the coin was minted during the reign of King Léopold I, who was the first king of Belgium and ruled from 1831 until his death in 1865. This coin is a symbol of the country's transition from a Dutch province to an independent nation, and it features the image of King Léopold I on one side and the Belgian coat of arms on the other.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1848 | 27970 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1849 | 801139 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1850 | 159152 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2½ Francs - Léopold I (large head) 1848-1865 coin.
