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5 Francs - Léopold I Pattern ND
1847 year| Silver (.900) | 25 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold I (1831-1865) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1847 |
| Value | 5 Francs 5 BEF = USD 0.14 |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#99639 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Value divide by coat of arms of Belgium. National motto in French surrounding, half of date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNION FAIT LA FORCE
5 F
18
Unabridged legend: Francs
Translation: Unity Makes Strength
Edge
Plain lettered
Script: Latin
Lettering: ***DIEU PROTOGE LA BELGIQUE
Translation: God Protects Belgium
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Francs - Léopold I (Pattern) ND (1847) 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, and a depiction of the allegorical figure of Belgium on the reverse. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the country's independence and unity, and it was intended to be used as a standard circulating coin. However, due to various reasons, including political instability and economic difficulties, the coin was never officially released into circulation and remained a pattern coin, making it a rare and valuable collector's item.
