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5 Francs - Léopold II large head
| Silver (.900) (10% copper) | 25 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold II (1865-1909) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1865-1868 |
| Value | 5 Francs (5 BEF) |
| 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 |
| 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