5 Francs - Léopold II Pattern strike
1887 year| Copper | 24.84 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Belgian Congo › Congo Free State (1885-1908) |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold II (1885-1908) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1887 |
| Value | 5 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1887-1960) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 24.84 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#251424 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned arms supported by two lions. Denomination on top and date at bottom.
Lettering:
5 FRANCS
TRAVAIL ET PROGRES
1887
Translation:
5 Francs
Work and Progress
1887
Engraver: Léopold Wiener
Edge
Inscripted
Lettering: TRAVAIL ET PROGES
Translation: Work and Progress
Comment
KM 8.1 TypeInteresting fact
The Pattern 5 Francs - Léopold II (Pattern strike) 1887 from Belgian Congo › Congo Free State (1885-1908) made of Copper weighing 24.84 g is a rare and valuable coin, with only 200 pieces minted. It was created as a pattern coin, meaning it was not intended for circulation but rather as a prototype or sample for a potential coin design. The coin features King Léopold II, who was the ruler of Belgium and the owner of the Congo Free State, a large area of central Africa that was under his personal control. The coin's design and low mintage make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
