Belgium. Leopold II. 1 Franc 1886-1887, Lot van 2 zilveren munten (No reserve price)

This lot contains two silver 1 Franc/Frank circulation coins minted during the reign of King Leopold II (1865–1909). Both coins are sought-after and scarce varieties actively sought by collectors due to die errors or overstrikes from the minting process.
The lot consists of the following 2 coins:
1. Silver 1 Franc 1886 - French version - Rare “1886/66” variety
• Language version: French (“LEOPOLD II ROI DES BELGES” / “L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE”)
• Special feature: This example clearly shows the date overstrike, with the second “8” struck over a “6” (the well-known 1886/66 variety). It was also struck without a period after the designer’s name “L WIENER”.
2. Silver 1 Frank 1887 - Flemish version - Rare “No period” variety
• Language version: Flemish (“LEOPOLD II KONING DER BELGEN” / “EENDRACHT MAAKT MACHT”)
• Special feature: This is the scarce die variety in which the period after engraver Léopold Wiener’s name is missing (“L WIENER” instead of “L. WIENER”) beneath the king’s portrait.

Specifications

• Country of origin: Belgium
• Ruler: King Leopold II
• Material: Silver
• Silver fineness: 835/1000 silver
• Weight per coin: 5.00 grams (total gross weight of the lot: 10 grams)
• Net silver weight: 8.35 grams of pure silver (combined)
• Diameter: 23 mm
• Engraver: Léopold Wiener

Quality / Condition

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