4 Belga / 20 Francs - Albert I (French text - Pattern) 1931 front 4 Belga / 20 Francs - Albert I (French text - Pattern) 1931 back
4 Belga / 20 Francs - Albert I (French text - Pattern) 1931 photo
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4 Belga / 20 Francs - Albert I French text - Pattern

1931 year
Bronze 19.11 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
Belgium
King
Albert I (1909-1934)
Type
Pattern
Year
1931
Value
20 Francs = 4 Belga (20&nbspBEF)
Currency
Franc (1832-2001)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
19.11 g
Diameter
28 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#310868
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Coat of arms dividing value. Text in French above, year below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
QUATRE BELGAS
20 FR.
1931
G.D.

Unabridged legend: 20 Francs

Translation: Four Belgas

Engraver: Godefroid Devreese

Edge

Plain with incused lettering

Script: Latin

Lettering: *BELGIQUE* *BELGIE*

Translation: Belgium

Interesting fact

The Pattern 4 Belga / 20 Francs - Albert I (French text - Pattern) 1931 from Belgium was designed by sculptor and engraver, Victor G. Dehlinger. Dehlinger was a well-known artist who also designed several other coins and medals for Belgium, including the 1925-1935 series of Belgian franc coins.