Title

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½ Franc – Belgium

Standard circulation coins

Context

Years: 1847–1850

Issuer: Belgium

Period:

Ruler: Leopold I

Currency:

(1832—2001)

Demonetization: 26 July 1868

Total mintage: 209,571

Material

Diameter: 18 mm

Weight: 2.5 g

Silver weight: 2.25 g

Shape: Round

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

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Coin alignment

References

KM: #15

Numista: #24911

Value

Exchange value: ½ BEF

Bullion value: $6.18

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

1/2 F

1849

Translation:

Union makes strength

1/2 F

1849

Script: Latin

Language: French

Engraver: Léopold Wiener

Edge

Reeded

Categories

Symbols> Coat of Arms

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Mint of Belgium	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1847	—	—
1849	—	209,571
1850	—	—

💎 Extremely Rare