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5 Francs - Léopold I Marriage of The Duke
1853 year| Silver (.900) (Copper 10%) | 25 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold I (1831-1865) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1853 |
| Value | 5 Francs (5 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) (Copper 10%) |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#30255 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 46% |
Reverse
Two conjoined busts facing right
Script: Latin
Lettering:
L.L.PH.M.V.DUC DE BRABANT
M.H.A DUCHESSE DE BRABANT
21-22 AOUT 1853
LEOP WIENER
Unabridged legend:
Léopold Louis Philippe Marie Victor Duc de Brabant
Marie Henriette Anne Duchesse de Brabant
Translation:
L.L.PH.M.V. Duke of Brabant
M.H.A Duchess of Brabant
August 21-22, 1853
Engraver: Léopold Wiener
Edge
Plain excused
Script: Latin
Lettering: DIEU PROTEGE LA BELGIQUE ***
Translation: God Protect Belgium
Comment
Krause designates them wrongly as X, while they reportedly circulated alongside regular currency. Hence we list them alongside coins.The difference between the 2 types of this coin is the marking between the day numbers of August. This is either a period or a dash.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 5 Francs - Léopold I (Marriage of The Duke) 1853 from Belgium is that it was minted to commemorate the marriage of Prince Leopold, the future King Leopold I, to Princess Charlotte of Wales. The coin features an image of the couple on the obverse side, surrounded by an ornate border, and the reverse side features the coat of arms of Belgium. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number minted, making it a unique piece of numismatic history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1853 | 32000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Marriage of The Duke) 1853 coin.
