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2 Francs – Belgium

Circulating commemorative coins

Commemoration: 25th Anniversary of the Inauguration of King Leopold I

Context

Year: 1856

Issuer: Belgium

Period:

Ruler: Leopold I

Currency:

(1832—2001)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 1,898

Material

Diameter: 27 mm

Weight: 10 g

Silver weight: 9.00 g

Shape: Round

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

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

References

Numista: #38142

Value

Exchange value: 2 BEF

Bullion value: $24.71

Obverse

Inscription:

XXI JUILL.MDCCCLVI

Translation:

21 July 1856

Script: Latin

Language: French

Engraver: Adolphe Jouvenel

Reverse

Inscription:

XXV :

VERJAERDAG

VAN

S' KONINGS

INHULDING

Translation:

25TH ANNIVERSARY

OF

THE KING'S

INAUGURATION

Script: Latin

Language: Dutch

Engraver: Adolphe Jouvenel

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Mint of Belgium	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1856	—	1,898

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