5 Francs – Congo Free State
Standard circulation coins
Context
Year: 1887
Issuer: Congo Free State
Ruler: Leopold II
Currency:
(1885—1908)
Demonetized: Yes
Total mintage: 100
Material
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard8.2
Numista: #251426
Value
Bullion value: $61.78
Obverse
Inscription:
LEOPOLD II ROI DES 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 | — | 100 |
💎 Extremely Rare