2 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: 220,000
Material
References
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Numista: #10913
Value
Bullion value: $22.93
Obverse
Inscription:
LEOP. II R. D. BELG. 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
L. Wiener
L. Wiener
Script: Latin
Engraver: Léopold Wiener
Reverse
Edge
Reeded
Categories
| Person> Monarch |
| Mustache/Beard |
| Symbol> Crown |
| Symbols> Coat of Arms |
| Symbol> Wreath |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1887 | — | 15,000 | ||
| 1891 | — | 25,000 | ||
| 1894 | — | 80,000 | ||
| 1896 | — | 100,000 |
⭐ Somewhat Rare