5 Francs - Léopold I


Silver (.900) (10% copper)	25 g	37 mm

Description

Issuer	Belgium
King	Leopold I (1831-1865)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1832-1849
Value	5 Francs (5&nbspBEF)
Currency	Franc (1832-2001)
Composition	Silver (.900) (10% copper)
Weight	25 g
Diameter	37 mm
Thickness	2.55 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized	1 August 1932
Updated	2024-10-04

References

Numista	N#255
Rarity index	18%

Reverse

Inscription in three lines. Five-pointed star below. Oak wreath around with leaves and acorns.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
5
FRANCS
1832
★

Engraver: Joseph-Pierre Braemt

Edge

Incuse 1832-1844) or raised (1847-1849) lettered plain edge

Script: Latin

Lettering: DIEU PROTÈGE LA BELGIQUE *

Translation: God Protects Belgium

Comment

Position A: The edge lettering reads in upright position when the reverse side (with face value) faces up.
Position B: The edge lettering reads in upright position when the obverse side (with head) faces up.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Francs - Léopold I 1832-1849 coin from Belgium is that it was designed by the artist Jean-Pierre Montagny, who was a prominent medallist and engraver of the time. Montagny's design features a portrait of King Léopold I on the obverse side of the coin, while the reverse side features the Belgian coat of arms surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves. The coin's silver content and intricate design make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1832	37352	-	-	-	-	-	-
1833	1125666	-	-	-	-	-	-
1834	349976	-	-	-	-	-	-
1835	369768	-	-	-	-	-	-
1838	5203	-	-	-	-	-	-
1844	80200	-	-	-	-	-	-
1847	699601	-	-	-	-	-	-
1848	2516283	-	-	-	-	-	-
1849	3013579	-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Francs - Léopold I 1832-1849 coin.