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2½ Francs - Léopold I Small head
| Silver (.900) (10% copper) | 12.5 g | 30.6 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold I (1831-1865) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1848-1849 |
| Value | 2½ Francs (2.5 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) (10% copper) |
| Weight | 12.5 g |
| Diameter | 30.6 mm |
| Thickness | 1.95 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#262 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 61% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Belgium. Laurel wreath tied with a ribbon below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE
2½ F.
1848
Unabridged legend: 2½ Francs
Translation: Unity makes strength
Engraver: Léopold Wiener
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Aernout (2019) provides different mintages than Morin (2012):- 1848: 559 415
- 1849: 2 002 846
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2½ Francs - Léopold I (Small head) 1848-1849 coin from Belgium is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in the country. The coin was issued in 1848, just after the Belgian Revolution, which led to the establishment of an independent Belgium from the Netherlands. The coin's design, featuring a portrait of King Léopold I, was meant to symbolize the new monarchy and the country's independence.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1848 | 531445 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1849 | 1201707 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Small head) 1848-1849 coin.
