Belgium. Leopold II. 5 Francs 1872 (No reserve price)
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Belgian 5 franc silver coin from 1872, issued during the reign of King Leopold II, struck in 900/1000 silver, weighing 25 g with a 37 mm diameter.
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Nominal: 5 Francs
Country: Belgium
Ruler: King Leopold II
Year: 1872
Material: Silver 900/1000
Weight: 25 grams
Historical Belgian 5-franc silver coin from 1872 during the reign of King Leopold II.
The obverse shows the left-facing portrait of Leopold II with the inscription “LEOPOLD II ROI DES BELGES”. Below the portrait is the engraver's signature Léopold Wiener.
The reverse shows the crowned Belgian coat of arms with a lion, surrounded by laurel branches. At the side is the denomination 5 F, above it the Belgian motto “L’UNION FAIT LA FORCE” and below it the year of minting 1872.
The edge inscription reads “DIEU PROTEGE LA BELGIQUE”. The coin is made of silver 900/1000, has a nominal weight of 25 g and a diameter of 37 mm.
Nominal: 5 Francs
Country: Belgium
Ruler: King Leopold II
Year: 1872
Material: Silver 900/1000
Weight: 25 grams
Historical Belgian 5-franc silver coin from 1872 during the reign of King Leopold II.
The obverse shows the left-facing portrait of Leopold II with the inscription “LEOPOLD II ROI DES BELGES”. Below the portrait is the engraver's signature Léopold Wiener.
The reverse shows the crowned Belgian coat of arms with a lion, surrounded by laurel branches. At the side is the denomination 5 F, above it the Belgian motto “L’UNION FAIT LA FORCE” and below it the year of minting 1872.
The edge inscription reads “DIEU PROTEGE LA BELGIQUE”. The coin is made of silver 900/1000, has a nominal weight of 25 g and a diameter of 37 mm.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
No
Country/province
Belgium
Year/period and variation
1872
Ruler
Leopold II
Denomination
5 Francs
Precious metal
Silver
Condition
Ungraded
Weight
25 g
Theme
King Leopold II of Belgium / crowned Belgian state coat of arms with lions and laurel branches.
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