2 Francs - Léopold I (Trial strike) 1859 front 2 Francs - Léopold I (Trial strike) 1859 back
2 Francs - Léopold I (Trial strike) 1859 photo
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2 Francs - Léopold I Trial strike

1859 year
Silver (.850) 9.99 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
Belgium
King
Leopold I (1831-1865)
Type
Pattern
Year
1859
Value
2 Francs (2&nbspBEF)
Currency
Franc (1832-2001)
Composition
Silver (.850)
Weight
9.99 g
Diameter
28 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#99649
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Value, text above. Below the purity of silver

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ESSAI MONETAIRE
2Fs.
TITRE 0,850

Unabridged legend: 2 Francs

Translation:
Pattern coin
Contents 0.850

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Francs - Léopold I (Trial strike) 1859 from Belgium is that it was minted in a very small quantity, with only 500 pieces produced, making it a rare and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.