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5 Francs – Belgium

Standard circulation coins
Context
Years: 1849–1865
Issuer: Belgium Issuer flag
Period:
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Ruler: Leopold I
Currency:
Franc
(1832—2001)
Demonetization: 30 July 1932
Total mintage: 16,929,954
Material
Diameter: 37 mm
Weight: 25 g
Silver weight: 22.50 g
Thickness: 2.7 mm
Shape: Round
Composition: Silver (90% Silver, 10% Copper)
Magnetic: No
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Coin alignment
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard17
Numista: #261
Value
Exchange value: 5 BEF
Bullion value: $61.78

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

5 F

1851
Translation:
Union makes strength

5 Francs

1851
Script: Latin
Language: French
Engraver: Léopold Wiener

Edge

Plain with letters in relief
Legend:
DIEU PROTEGE LA BELGIQUE ★★★
Translation:
God Protects Belgium ★★★
Language: French

Categories

Symbol> Crown
Symbols> Coat of Arms
Symbol> Wreath

Mints

NameMark
Royal Mint of Belgium—

Mintings

YearMint MarkMintageQualityCollection
1849——
1850——Proof
1850—5,265,296
1851—3,707,922
1852—4,604,676
1853—2,426,598
1858—18,102
1865—907,360

Series: 1849 Belgium circulation coins

¼ Franc obverse
¼ Franc reverse
¼ Franc
1849-1850
1 Franc obverse
1 Franc reverse
1 Franc
1849-1850
5 Francs obverse
5 Francs reverse
5 Francs
1849-1865
10 Francs obverse
10 Francs reverse
10 Francs
1849-1850
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