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2 Francs - Léopold II Dutch text
1887 year| Silver (.835) (16.5% copper) | 10 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold II (1865-1909) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1887 |
| Value | 2 Francs (2 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) (16.5% copper) |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 30 July 1932 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#20448 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 49% |
Reverse
The Belgian coat of arms divides the value. Motto in Dutch above, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EENDRACHT MAAKT MACHT
2 F
1887
Unabridged legend: 2 Franken
Translation: Unity Makes Strength
Engraver: Léopold Wiener
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1887 Belgian 2 Francs coin is that it features a portrait of King Léopold II, who was the second king of Belgium and ruled from 1865 until his death in 1909. He was known for his expansionist policies, particularly in the Congo Free State, which was a private colony he owned and ruled over. The coin's design was created by the artist Charles-Auguste Fraikin, who was a prominent medallist and sculptor in Belgium at the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1887 | 150000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Francs - Léopold II (Dutch text) 1887 coin.
