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40 Francs – Belgium

Non-circulating 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: 500

Material

Diameter: 26.5 mm

Weight: 12.9 g

Gold weight: 11.61 g

Shape: Round

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

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Coin alignment

References

Numista: #38143

Value

Exchange value: 40 BEF

Bullion value: $1773.26

Obverse

Inscription:

XXI JUILL.MDCCCLVI

Translation:

21 July 1856

Script: Latin

Language: French

Engraver: Adolphe Jouvenel

Reverse

Inscription:

XXV :

ANNIVERSAIRE

DE

L'INAUGURATION

DU ROI

Translation:

TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE INAUGURATION OF THE KING

Script: Latin

Language: French

Engraver: Adolphe Jouvenel

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Mint of Belgium	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1856	—	500

✨ Legendary