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5 Francs - Léopold I Pattern
1847 year| Gold plated copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold I (1831-1865) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1847 |
| Value | 5 Francs (5 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Gold plated copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#319015 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Coat of Arms dividing value, date below, motto in French on top.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNION FAIT LA FORCE
5 F
★ 1847 ★
Unabridged legend: Francs
Translation: Unity makes Strength
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Francs - Léopold I (Pattern) 1847 from Belgium made of Gold plated copper 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, and a depiction of the allegorical figure of Belgium on the reverse. The coin was minted in 1847 as a pattern coin, meaning it was not intended for circulation but rather as a prototype or sample for a potential coin design. Despite this, the coin has become a sought-after collector's item among numismatists due to its unique design and rarity.
