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25 Francs - Léopold I Reeded Edge
| Gold (.900) (10% copper) | 7.91556 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold I (1831-1865) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1848-1850 |
| Value | 25 Francs (25 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) (10% copper) |
| Weight | 7.91556 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 11 August 1854 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#24331 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of Belgium with grand collar of the Order of Leopold on crowned hermine mantle. Two sceptres with hand of justice and lion behind.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE
25 Fcs
7,915
1850
900/M
Unabridged legend:
25 francs
900 / Milia
Translation: Unity makes strength
Engraver: Léopold Wiener
Edge
Reeded
Comment
LA#BFM-177 = small headLA#BFM-178 = large head
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 25 Francs - Léopold I (Reeded Edge) coin from Belgium is that it was minted during a time of political and economic turmoil in the country. The coin was introduced in 1848, just a year after the Belgian Revolution, which saw the country gain its independence from the Netherlands. Additionally, the coin was minted during a period of economic instability, as the country was facing a financial crisis due to the collapse of the railway boom. Despite these challenges, the coin remained in circulation until 1850 and is now considered a valuable collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1848 | 321497 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1849 | 149983 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1850 | 74155 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Francs - Léopold I (Reeded Edge) 1848-1850 coin.
