250 Francs (Death of Baudouin / Birthday of Fabiola) 1998 front 250 Francs (Death of Baudouin / Birthday of Fabiola) 1998 back
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250 Francs Death of Baudouin / Birthday of Fabiola

1998 year
Silver (.925) (7.5% copper) 18.75 g 33 mm
Description
Issuer
Belgium
King
Albert II (1993-2013)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1998
Value
250 Francs (250&nbspBEF)
Currency
Franc (1832-2001)
Composition
Silver (.925) (7.5% copper)
Weight
18.75 g
Diameter
33 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
10 December 2001
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#24918
Rarity index
46%

Reverse

Divided in two segments. On the left side value, text in Latin and a pelican feeding its young with its own blood (Pelican in her Piety). To the right two dates above and below the name of the queen, and a clover with three leaves. Mint and privy mark and the right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
Fabiola
AMOR OMNIA VINCIT
1928 1998
250F

Unabridged legend: Frank / Francs

Translation: Love Conquers All

Engraver: Willem Vis

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate both the death of King Baudouin and the birthday of Queen Fabiola of Belgium, making it a unique and meaningful collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1998  18000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 250 Francs (Death of Baudouin / Birthday of Fabiola) 1998 coin.