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2 Franken Ghent - WW1 German Occupation Coinage
1918 year| Gold plated copper | 6.8 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | City of Ghent (Province of East Flanders) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 2 Francs (2 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Gold plated copper |
| Weight | 6.8 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#70255 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Value and year within wreath, text in Dutch above, in Latin below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1918 2 FRANK
UITBETAALBAAR JANUARI · 1922 ·
· PAX ET LABOR
Translation:
1918 2 Francs
Refundable January 1922
Peace and Labor
Edge
Plain
Comment
Jaeger 617 IIInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 2 Franken (Ghent - WW1 German Occupation Coinage) 1918 from City of Ghent (Province of East Flanders) made of Gold plated copper weighing 6.8 g is that it was issued during the German occupation of Belgium during World War I. The coin was minted in 1918, and it features the image of a shield with the letters "G" and "F" on either side, representing the City of Ghent and the Province of East Flanders, respectively. The coin was used as a substitute for the official Belgian currency, which was in short supply at the time, and it was only valid for use in the occupied territories. This coin is a rare and interesting piece of history that serves as a reminder of the economic and political turmoil that occurred during World War I.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Franken (Ghent - WW1 German Occupation Coinage) 1918 coin.
