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5 Francs – Belgium

Standard circulation coins
Context
Years: 1865–1878
Issuer: Belgium Issuer flag
Period:
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Ruler: Leopold II
Currency:
Franc
(1832—2001)
Demonetization: 30 July 1932
Total mintage: 57,442,003
Material
Diameter: 37 mm
Weight: 25 g
Silver weight: 22.50 g
Thickness: 3 mm
Shape: Round
Composition: Silver (90% Silver, 10% Copper)
Magnetic: No
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Coin alignment
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard24
Numista: #276
Value
Exchange value: 5 BEF
Bullion value: $61.78

Obverse

Inscription:
LEOPOLD II ROI DES BELGES

LEOP WIENER
Translation:
Leopold II King of the Belgians

Leopold [of] Vienna
Script: Latin
Language: French
Engraver: Léopold Wiener

Reverse

Inscription:
L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE

5 F

1871
Translation:
Union makes strength

5 Francs

1871
Script: Latin
Language: French
Engraver: Léopold Wiener

Edge

Plain with lettering
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
1865——
1866——
1867—3,693,144
1868—6,570,564
1869——
1870—10,468,075
1871—4,783,434
1872—2,045,000
1873—22,340,959
1874—2,400,000
1875—2,980,941
1876—2,159,885
1878—1
🌱 Very Common