Belgium. Leopold III. 50 Francs België – Leopold III – 5 × 50 frank 1939–1940 – Zilver .835 (No reserve price)

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Five Belgian 50 franc coins from the Leopold III reign (1939–1940), struck in silver 835, each weighing 20 g and 33 mm in diameter, with obverse portrait of Leopold III to the left and reverse featuring the coats of arms of the nine provinces, plus bilingual inscriptions BELGIQUE–BELGIE and BELGIE–BELGIQUE; total weight 100 g; VF.

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Belgium – Leopold III – 5 × 50 francs 1939–1940 – Silver .835

Lot of five Belgian silver 50-franc coins from the reign period of Leopold III, designed by Marcel Rau.

The obverse shows the portrait of Leopold III facing left, with his name and the year. On the reverse are the coats of arms of the nine then-existing Belgian provinces, crowned by the royal crown, with the denomination 50 FR.

The lot contains both bilingual versions, with the country name in different orders.

Composition:

* 3 × 50 francs 1939
* 2 × 50 francs 1940
* Inscriptions: three specimens with BELGIQUE–BELGIE and two with BELGIE–BELGIQUE.

Specifications:

* Country: Belgium
* Monarch: Leopold III
* Quantity: 5 coins
* Silver content: 835/1000
* Catalog weight: 20 grams per coin
* Diameter: 33 mm
* Total weight according to catalog: 100 grams
* Calculated fine-silver weight: 83.5 grams for the full lot

The coins show varying patina, circulation wear, and surface scratches. One specimen has a clearly darker patina. View the photos for the individual condition and details.

You will receive the five depicted coins.

Belgium – Leopold III – 5 × 50 francs 1939–1940 – Silver .835

Lot of five Belgian silver 50-franc coins from the reign period of Leopold III, designed by Marcel Rau.

The obverse shows the portrait of Leopold III facing left, with his name and the year. On the reverse are the coats of arms of the nine then-existing Belgian provinces, crowned by the royal crown, with the denomination 50 FR.

The lot contains both bilingual versions, with the country name in different orders.

Composition:

* 3 × 50 francs 1939
* 2 × 50 francs 1940
* Inscriptions: three specimens with BELGIQUE–BELGIE and two with BELGIE–BELGIQUE.

Specifications:

* Country: Belgium
* Monarch: Leopold III
* Quantity: 5 coins
* Silver content: 835/1000
* Catalog weight: 20 grams per coin
* Diameter: 33 mm
* Total weight according to catalog: 100 grams
* Calculated fine-silver weight: 83.5 grams for the full lot

The coins show varying patina, circulation wear, and surface scratches. One specimen has a clearly darker patina. View the photos for the individual condition and details.

You will receive the five depicted coins.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Country/province
Belgium
Year/period and variation
België – Leopold III – 5 × 50 frank 1939–1940 – Zilver .835
Ruler
Leopold III
Denomination
50 Francs
Precious metal
AR
Condition
VF
Number of objects
5
Theme
Royalty
Coin type
World Coins (non Euro coins pre-2000)
BelgiumVerified
22
Objects sold
100%
Private

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