© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
20 Francs - Leopold II Pattern
1866 year| Gold (.900) | 6.47 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold II (1865-1909) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1866 |
| Value | 20 Francs (20 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 6.47 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#316699 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms dividing value, date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
20 FR
1866
Unabridged legend: Francs
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 20 Francs - Leopold II (Pattern) 1866 from Belgium made of Gold (.900) weighing 6.47 g is that it was designed by the artist Charles-Auguste Fraikin, who was a prominent medallist and engraver in Belgium at the time. The coin features a portrait of King Leopold II on one side and an image of a lion on the other, which symbolizes strength and courage. The coin was minted in 1866 as a pattern coin, meaning it was not intended for circulation but rather as a trial or sample coin. It is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today.
