5 Francs – Congo Free State
Standard circulation coins
Context
Years: 1887–1896
Issuer: Congo Free State
Ruler: Leopold II
Currency:
(1885—1908)
Demonetized: Yes
Total mintage: 198,000
Material
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard8.1
Numista: #18068
Value
Bullion value: $61.78
Obverse
Inscription:
LEOPOLD II R.D.BELGES SOUV.DE L'ETAT INDEP.DU CONGO
L. WIENER
L. WIENER
Translation:
Leopold II King of the Belgians Sovereign of the Independent State of the Congo
Script: Latin
Language: French
Engraver: Léopold Wiener
Reverse
Inscription:
5 FRANCS
TRAVAIL ET PROGRES
1887
TRAVAIL ET PROGRES
1887
Translation:
5 FRANCS
WORK AND PROGRESS
1887
WORK AND PROGRESS
1887
Script: Latin
Language: French
Engraver: Léopold Wiener
Edge
Categories
| Animal> Feline |
| Person> Monarch |
| Mustache/Beard |
| Symbol> Crown |
| Symbols> Coat of Arms |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1887 | — | 8,000 | ||
| 1891 | — | 30,000 | ||
| 1894 | — | 50,000 | ||
| 1896 | — | 110,000 |
⭐ Rare