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Belgium 5 francs 1870

Belgium · 1870 · 5 francs

Common

€24.23minimum price

10,486,000coins minted

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

N276 KM24 LABFM-127 MOR152

RZIn my collection · album RZRZ-F3YHT

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The coin's story

Obverse: the left profile bust of Leopold II surrounded by the legend. Reverse: the Belgian coat of arms, with the face value on both sides, surrounded by two olive branches, the motto and the date in exercise.

Obverse

LEOPOLD II ROI DES BELGESLEOP WIENER

the left profile bust of Leopold II surrounded by the legend.

LWEngraved by Léopold Wiener

Reverse

L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE5 F1870

the Belgian coat of arms, with the face value on both sides, surrounded by two olive branches, the motto and the date in exercise.

Engraved by

Specifications

Denomination5 francs
Year1870
Mintage10,486,000
MaterialSilver 0.900
ShapeRound
Diameter37 mm
Thickness3 mm
Weight25 g
EdgeSmooth with inscription in relief. Inscription: DIEU PROTEGE LA BELGIQUE ★ ★ ★ Position A: The inscription on the edge is at the location when the reverse (the face value) is facing upwards
ScriptsLatin