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25 Francs – Belgium

Standard circulation coins

Series: 1848 Belgium circulation coins

Context

Years: 1848–1850

Issuer: Belgium

Period:

Ruler: Leopold I

Currency:

(1832—2001)

Demonetization: 11 August 1854

Total mintage: 545,635

Material

Diameter: 22 mm

Weight: 7.92 g

Gold weight: 7.13 g

Shape: Round

Composition: Gold (90% Gold, 10% Copper)

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Coin alignment

References

KM: #13.1-13.3

Numista: #24331

Value

Exchange value: 25 BEF

Bullion value: $1120.96

Obverse

Inscription:

LEOPOLD PREMIER ROI DES BELGES

L WIENER

Translation:

Leopold the First King of the Belgians

L Wiener

Script: Latin

Language: French

Engraver: Léopold Wiener

Reverse

Inscription:

L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE

25 Fcs

7,915

1850

900/M

Translation:

Union Makes Strength

25 Francs

7,915

1850

900/1000

Script: Latin

Language: French

Engraver: Léopold Wiener

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Mint of Belgium	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage
1848	—	321,497
1849	—	149,983
1850	—	74,155

Series: 1848 Belgium circulation coins