Obverse
ALBERT KONING DER BELGENG.DEVREESE
the left profile effigy of King Albert I is surrounded by the legend. Signature of engraver in exercise.
GDEngraved by Godefroid Devreese
Belgium 2 francs - Albert Koning Der Belgian 1911
Belgium · 1911 · 2 francsUncommon
N487 KM75 LABFM-118 SCHöN30 MOR285
The coin's story
Obverse: The left profile effigy of King Albert I is surrounded by the legend. Signature of engraver in exercise. Reverse: face value and date in three lines surrounded by a crown of leaves composed of an oak branch and an olive branch connected by a ribbon. Under the crown is the national motto.
Reverse
2FRANK1911EENDRACHT MAAKT MACHT
face value and date in three lines surrounded by a crown of leaves composed of an oak branch and an olive branch connected by a ribbon. Under the crown is the national motto.
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Specifications
- Denomination2 francs
- Year1911
- Mintage1,775,000
- MaterialSilver 0.835
- ShapeRound
- Diameter27 mm
- Thickness2 mm
- Weight10 g
- EdgeReeded
- ScriptsLatin
Actual size
Actual size compared with the 2 € and 1 € coins. Thickness: 2 mm.
Composition
Silver 83.5 %Copper 16.5 %
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