100-franc Prince Charles - dynasty type in Dutch

Belgium · 1951 · 100 franks

Circulating coinUncommon

€16.16estimate

4,691,000coins minted

€22.32silver value · 15.03 g fine at today’s price

N1877 KM139 LABFM-199 SCHöN102 MOR503-505

RZReference number RZRZ-3TGFE

Circulating coin

Series of 100 francs of the dynasty type (1948-1954)

The coin's story

This 100 francs coin in 835 thousandths silver, known as the “dynasty type”, brings together the superimposed profiles of the first four Kings of the Belgians: Leopold III, Albert I, Leopold II and Leopold I, below a star symbolising the Belgian Congo. It was struck from 1948, during the regency of Prince Charles, brother of Leopold III, elected regent by Parliament on 20 September 1944 after the King's deportation. Leopold III's conduct during the war divided the country: the referendum of 12 March 1950 gave about 58% of the vote to his return, but Wallonia rejected it. Having returned on 22 July 1950, the King had to entrust his prerogatives to his son Baudouin, then abdicated in 1951. The design is the work of Marcel Rau. This version is in Dutch, with the word BELGIË, the 1951 date was struck in 4,691,000 pieces. The coin was demonetised on 16 July 1979.

ObverseThe Four Kings

1951RAU★

Design: The superimposed effigies of the first four kings facing left, Leopold III, Albert I, Leopold II and Leopold I, below a crown and a five-pointed star symbolising the Belgian Congo.
Date: 1951.
Signature: RAU.

MREngraved by Marcel Rau

ReverseThe Arms of Belgium

100 FRkBELGIË

Design: The crowned shield with the Belgian lion, surrounded by the collar of the Order of Leopold, between the two parts of the value.
Legend: BELGIË (Belgium).
Denomination: 100 FRk (100 frank).

MREngraved by Marcel Rau