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5 francs - Leopold naked head

Belgium · 1853 · 5 francs

Uncommon

€38.08minimum price

2,426,598coins minted

€38.74silver value · 22.5 g fine at today’s price

N261 KM17 LABFM-126 MOR39

RZIn my collection · album RZRZ-FBGN3

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The coin's story

Obverse: The left profile bust of Leopold I is surrounded by the legend: "LEOPOLD PREMIER ROI DES BELGES". Reverse: , The Belgian coat of arms, with the face value on both sides, are surrounded by two olive branches and the motto "L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE".

Obverse

LEOPOLD PREMIER ROI DES BELGESL. WIENER

the left profile bust of Leopold I is surrounded by the legend: "LEOPOLD PREMIER ROI DES BELGES".

LWEngraved by Léopold Wiener

Reverse

L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE5 F1853

The Belgian coat of arms, with the face value on both sides, are surrounded by two olive branches and the motto "L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE".

Engraved by

Specifications

Denomination5 francs
Year1853
Mintage2,426,598
MaterialSilver 0.900
ShapeRound
Diameter37 mm
Thickness2.5 mm
Weight25 g
EdgeEdge smooth with inscription relief. Inscription: DIEU PROTEGE LA BELGIQUE ★★★
ScriptsLatin