2½ Francs - Léopold I large head, Belgium

Main information

Country:
Belgium
Years of Minting:
1848-1865
Period:
n/a
Coin Type:
Standard circulation coin
Edge:
Reeded
Shape:
Round
Technique:
Milled
Mint:
Royal Mint of Belgium, Brussels, Belgium (983-2017)

$7.50-$674.70

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

Reverse

Description:

Coat of arms within wreath dividing value. Motto in French above and year below.

Engraver:

Léopold Wiener

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

The portrait in left profile of Leopold I of Belgium is surrounded with the legend in French.

Engraver:

Léopold Wiener

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

Obverse:

LEOPOLD PREMIER ROI DES BELGES L WIENER

Reverse:

L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE 2½ F. 1849

Composition

Silver (.900) (10% copper)

Size

Weight:12.5 g
Diameter:30 mm
Thickness:1.75 mm
Edge:Reeded

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2½ Francs - Léopold I large head, Belgium

Main information

Reference Price

$7.50-$674.70

Coin Design

Reverse

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Obverse

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Edge

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