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40 Francs Anniversary of Inauguration ND

1856 year
Gold (.900) (10% copper) 12.9032 g 26.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Belgium
King
Leopold I (1831-1865)
Type
Token
Year
1856
Value
40 Francs (40&nbspBEF)
Currency
Franc (1832-2001)
Composition
Gold (.900) (10% copper)
Weight
12.9032 g
Diameter
26.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#38143
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Lettering in French within laurel wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
XXV :
ANNIVERSAIRE
DE
L'INAUGURATION
DU ROI

Translation: 25: Anniversary of the Inauguration of the King

Engraver: Adolphe Jouvenel

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Token 40 Francs (Anniversary of Inauguration) ND (1856) from Belgium made of Gold (.900) (10% copper) weighing 12.9032 g is that it was minted to commemorate the inauguration of the first king of Belgium, Leopold I, who ruled from 1831 to 1865. The coin's design features a portrait of Leopold I on one side and the Belgian coat of arms on the other. It was minted in a limited quantity, making it a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1856)  449 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 40 Francs (Anniversary of Inauguration) ND (1856) coin.