5 Francs - Léopold II (large head) 1865-1868 front 5 Francs - Léopold II (large head) 1865-1868 back
5 Francs - Léopold II (large head) 1865-1868 photo
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5 Francs - Léopold II large head

 
Silver (.900) (10% copper) 25 g 37 mm
Description
Issuer
Belgium
King
Leopold II (1865-1909)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1865-1868
Value
5 Francs (5&nbspBEF)
Currency
Franc (1832-2001)
Composition
Silver (.900) (10% copper)
Weight
25 g
Diameter
37 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
30 July 1932
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#24661
Rarity index
54%

Reverse

Belgian coat of arms within wreath dividing the value, motto in French above, year below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE
5 F
1868

Unabridged legend: 5 Francs

Translation: Unity Makes Strenght

Engraver: Léopold Wiener

Edge

Plain with raised lettering

Script: Latin

Lettering: DIEU PROTÈGE LA BELGIQUE ***

Translation: God Protects Belgium

Comment

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