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Belgium - 20 Francs 1868 Leopold II - Gold
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Belgium - 20 Francs 1868 Leopold II - Gold

Leopold II reigned as King of Belgium from 1865 to 1909. Gold coins were issued from 1867 to 1882. Mint Year: 1870 Mint Location: Brussels Denomination: 20 Francs (20 BEF) Diameter: 21.5 mm Weight: 6.4516 grams Fineness: .900 Fine Gold Content (AGW): .1867 troy oz Quantity minted: 5.906.000 OBVERSE - Bearded head of King Leopold II facing right Inscription: LEOPOLD II ROI DES BELGES 1874 Under the head are engraver Leopold Wiener's initials L W REVERSE - Belgian coat of arms, a lion in a circular shield draped in an ermine cape topped by a crown. Inscription: L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE 20 FR EDGE - The edge has raised 5-pointed stars with raised lettering Inscription: *****DIEU*PROTEGE*LA*BELGIQUE -Will be shipped by registered post with tracking number Delivery takes 2-3 days c229

No. 19835647

Sold
Belgium - 20 Francs 1868 Leopold II - Gold

Belgium - 20 Francs 1868 Leopold II - Gold

Leopold II reigned as King of Belgium from 1865 to 1909. Gold coins were issued from 1867 to 1882.

Mint Year: 1870
Mint Location: Brussels
Denomination: 20 Francs (20 BEF)
Diameter: 21.5 mm
Weight: 6.4516 grams
Fineness: .900
Fine Gold Content (AGW): .1867 troy oz
Quantity minted: 5.906.000

OBVERSE - Bearded head of King Leopold II facing right
Inscription: LEOPOLD II ROI DES BELGES 1874
Under the head are engraver Leopold Wiener's initials L W

REVERSE - Belgian coat of arms, a lion in a circular shield draped in an ermine cape topped by a crown.
Inscription: L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE 20 FR

EDGE - The edge has raised 5-pointed stars with raised lettering
Inscription: *****DIEU*PROTEGE*LA*BELGIQUE
-Will be shipped by registered post with tracking number
Delivery takes 2-3 days
c229

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