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2½ Francs
– Belgium
Standard circulation coins
Series:
1848 Belgium circulation coins
Context
Years:
1848–1849
Issuer:
Belgium
Period:
Select...
Ruler:
Leopold I
Currency:
Franc
(1832—2001)
Demonetized
: Yes
Total mintage:
1,733,152
Material
Diameter:
30.6 mm
Weight:
12.5 g
Silver weight:
11.25 g
Thickness:
1.95 mm
Shape:
Round
Composition:
Silver
(90%
Silver
, 10%
Copper
)
Magnetic:
No
Technique:
Milled
Alignment:
Coin alignment
References
KM:
#
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11
Numista:
#262
Value
Exchange value:
2.5 BEF
Bullion value:
$30.89
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
2½ F.
1848
Translation:
Union makes strength.
2½ Francs.
1848
Script:
Latin
Language:
French
Engraver:
Léopold Wiener
Edge
Reeded
Categories
Symbols
>
Coat of Arms
Symbol
>
Wreath
Mints
Name
Mark
Royal Mint of Belgium
—
Mintings
Year
Mint Mark
Mintage
Quality
Collection
1848
—
531,445
+
1849
—
1,201,707
+
Series:
1848 Belgium circulation coins
2½ Francs
1848-1849
25 Francs
1848
2 Francs
1848-1865
2½ Francs
1848-1865
25 Francs
1848-1850
⭐
Somewhat Rare