2½ Francs - Léopold I Small head, Belgium

Main information

Country:
Belgium
Years of Minting:
1848-1849
Period:
n/a
Coin Type:
Standard circulation coin
Edge:
Reeded
Shape:
Round
Technique:
Milled
Mint:
Royal Mint of Belgium, Brussels, Belgium (983-2017)

$5.99-$583.70

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

Reverse

Description:

Crowned coat of arms of Belgium. Laurel wreath tied with a ribbon below.

Engraver:

Léopold Wiener

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Head of King Leopold I of Belgium facing left, with sideburns.

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. 1848

Composition

Silver (.900) (10% copper)

Size

Weight:12.5 g
Diameter:30.6 mm
Thickness:1.95 mm
Edge:Reeded

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2½ Francs - Léopold I Small head, Belgium

Main information

Reference Price

$5.99-$583.70

Coin Design

Reverse

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Obverse

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