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20 Francs - Léopold II Pattern
1870 year| Gold plated bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold II (1865-1909) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1870 |
| Value | 20 Francs (20 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Gold plated bronze |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#311374 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of Belgium, motto in French above, value below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE
20 FR
Unabridged legend: 20 Francs
Translation: Unity Makes Strength
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 20 Francs - Léopold II (Pattern) 1870 from Belgium made of Gold plated bronze is that it was designed by the artist Charles-Auguste Fraikin, who was a prominent medallist and coin designer in Belgium during the late 19th century.
