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50 Francs - Léopold III BELGIQUE:BELGIE; Pattern
1939 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold III (1934-1951) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1939 |
| Value | 50 Francs (50 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#311359 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Head of King Leopold III facing left, his name above. Year and designer below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LEOPOLD III
1939
RAU
Engraver: Marcel Rau
Interesting fact
The Pattern 50 Francs - Léopold III coin was designed by the artist Victor Rousseau and features a portrait of King Léopold III on the obverse side, while the reverse side depicts the Belgian coat of arms. What makes this coin particularly interesting is that it was never actually issued or circulated, as it was only produced as a pattern or trial coin. Despite this, it remains a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists due to its rarity and historical significance.
