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2 Francs - Léopold II French text

Features

Issuer Belgium
King Leopold II (1865-1909)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 1866-1868
Value 2 Francs (2 BEF)
Currency Franc (1832-2001)
Composition Silver (.835) (16.5% copper)
Weight 10 g
Diameter 27 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized 30 July 1932
Number
N#
277
References LA# BFM-109, BFM-110, etc.
Laurens Aernout; 2017. Catalogus van Belgische Numismatische Uitgiften / Volume 2017: 1831-2017. Numismatica Zuidwest-Vlaanderen, Europees Genootschap voor Munt- en Penningkunde.
, Mor# 168, 168a, etc.
Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).
, KM# 30.1, 30.2
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).

Obverse

Head of King Leopold II of Belgium with beard, facing left, surrounded by motto in French.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LEOPOLD II ROI DES BELGES
L WIENER

Unabridged legend: Leopold Wiener

Translation: Leopold II, King of the Belgians

Engraver: Léopold Wiener

Reverse

Coat of arms of Belgium with grand collar of the Order of Leopold. Two sceptres with hand of justice and lion behind.
Motto in French above.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE
2 F
1866

Unabridged legend: 2 francs

Translation: Unity makes strength

Engraver: Léopold Wiener

Edge

Reeded

2 Francs - Léopold II (French text) -  obverse

© smy77 (CC BY-NC-SA)

Mint

Royal Mint of Belgium, Brussels, Belgium (983-2017)

Comments

Different types according to Aernout (2019):

Distance between “DES BELGES” and position of the hand


LA#BFM-109

  • Short distance between "DES" and “BELGES”
  • Hand between "N" and "I" in “UNION”
  • With cross on crown
     

LA#BFM-110

  • Long distance between "DES" and “BELGES”
  • Hand underneath "N" in "UNION"
     

LA#BFM-111

  • Short distance between "DES" and “BELGES”
  • Hand underneath "N" in "UNION"
     

LA#BFM-112

  • Long distance between "DES" and “BELGES”
  • Hand underneath "N" and "I" in "UNION"
     

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Date Mintage G VG F VF XF AU UNC References Frequency
1866  Photo 1 942 000 $ 17 $ 19 $ 21 $ 31 $ 44 $ 45 LA# BFM-109
Laurens Aernout; 2017. Catalogus van Belgische Numismatische Uitgiften / Volume 2017: 1831-2017. Numismatica Zuidwest-Vlaanderen, Europees Genootschap voor Munt- en Penningkunde.
, Mor# 168
Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).
see notes; With cross on crown; KM# 30.1 36%
1866  LA# BFM-109
Laurens Aernout; 2017. Catalogus van Belgische Numismatische Uitgiften / Volume 2017: 1831-2017. Numismatica Zuidwest-Vlaanderen, Europees Genootschap voor Munt- en Penningkunde.
, Mor# 168a
Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).
Without cross on crown; KM# 30.2 6%
1866  Photo LA# BFM-110
Laurens Aernout; 2017. Catalogus van Belgische Numismatische Uitgiften / Volume 2017: 1831-2017. Numismatica Zuidwest-Vlaanderen, Europees Genootschap voor Munt- en Penningkunde.
, Mor# -
Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).
see notes; With cross on crown; KM# 30.1 0.7%
1866  LA# BFM-111
Laurens Aernout; 2017. Catalogus van Belgische Numismatische Uitgiften / Volume 2017: 1831-2017. Numismatica Zuidwest-Vlaanderen, Europees Genootschap voor Munt- en Penningkunde.
, Mor# -
Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).
see notes; With cross on crown; KM# 30.1 0.4%
1866  LA# BFM-112
Laurens Aernout; 2017. Catalogus van Belgische Numismatische Uitgiften / Volume 2017: 1831-2017. Numismatica Zuidwest-Vlaanderen, Europees Genootschap voor Munt- en Penningkunde.
, Mor# -
Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).
see notes; With cross on crown; KM# 30.1 0.5%
1867  Photo 3 789 000 $ 18 $ 18 $ 21 $ 29 $ 52 $ 52 LA# BFM-109
Laurens Aernout; 2017. Catalogus van Belgische Numismatische Uitgiften / Volume 2017: 1831-2017. Numismatica Zuidwest-Vlaanderen, Europees Genootschap voor Munt- en Penningkunde.
, Mor# 169
Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).
see notes; With cross on crown; KM# 30.1 68%
1867  $ 25 $ 32 $ 46 LA# BFM-109
Laurens Aernout; 2017. Catalogus van Belgische Numismatische Uitgiften / Volume 2017: 1831-2017. Numismatica Zuidwest-Vlaanderen, Europees Genootschap voor Munt- en Penningkunde.
, Mor# 169a
Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).
see notes; Without cross on crown; KM# 30.2 7%
1867  LA# BFM-111
Laurens Aernout; 2017. Catalogus van Belgische Numismatische Uitgiften / Volume 2017: 1831-2017. Numismatica Zuidwest-Vlaanderen, Europees Genootschap voor Munt- en Penningkunde.
, Mor# -
Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).
see notes; With cross on crown; KM# 30.1 1.1%
1867  LA# BFM-112
Laurens Aernout; 2017. Catalogus van Belgische Numismatische Uitgiften / Volume 2017: 1831-2017. Numismatica Zuidwest-Vlaanderen, Europees Genootschap voor Munt- en Penningkunde.
, Mor# -
Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).
see notes; With cross on crown; KM# 30.1 0.8%
1868  2 164 230 $ 18 $ 21 $ 23 LA# BFM-109
Laurens Aernout; 2017. Catalogus van Belgische Numismatische Uitgiften / Volume 2017: 1831-2017. Numismatica Zuidwest-Vlaanderen, Europees Genootschap voor Munt- en Penningkunde.
, Mor# 170
Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).
see notes; With cross on crown; KM# 30.1 19%
1868  LA# BFM-109
Laurens Aernout; 2017. Catalogus van Belgische Numismatische Uitgiften / Volume 2017: 1831-2017. Numismatica Zuidwest-Vlaanderen, Europees Genootschap voor Munt- en Penningkunde.
, Mor# 170a
Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).
see notes; Without cross on crown; KM# 30.2 1.4%
1868  LA# BFM-111
Laurens Aernout; 2017. Catalogus van Belgische Numismatische Uitgiften / Volume 2017: 1831-2017. Numismatica Zuidwest-Vlaanderen, Europees Genootschap voor Munt- en Penningkunde.
, Mor# -
Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).
see notes; With cross on crown; KM# 30.1 0.8%

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Actual silver weight: 0.268 oz
Current silver price: 72.89 USD/oz (see silver price )

Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Francs - Léopold II (French text)Picture 1 of a sold 2 Francs - Léopold II (French text)
Sincona AG
Auction 76
Lot 1010
Internet Archive
17 May 2022 1866 – LA# BFM-109, Mor# 168 – see notes; With cross on crown; KM# 30.1 UNC
(NGC PF66)
USD 2780.00
(CHF 2200.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Francs - Léopold II (French text)Picture 1 of a sold 2 Francs - Léopold II (French text)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232325
Lot 64332
Internet Archive
15 Jun 2023 1866 – LA# BFM-109, Mor# 168 – see notes; With cross on crown; KM# 30.1 AU
(NGC AU58)
USD 144.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Francs - Léopold II (French text)
Schulman
Auction 329
Lot 967
Internet Archive
11 Apr 2008 1866 – LA# BFM-109, Mor# 168 – see notes; With cross on crown; KM# 30.1 VF
(Nearly very fine)
USD 34.82
(EUR 30.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Francs - Léopold II (French text)Picture 1 of a sold 2 Francs - Léopold II (French text)Picture 1 of a sold 2 Francs - Léopold II (French text)Picture 1 of a sold 2 Francs - Léopold II (French text)
Heritage Auctions
2024 January 16 - 18 NYINC World Coins Signature Auction 3114
Lot 33353
Internet Archive
16 Jan 2024 1866 – LA# BFM-110, Mor# - – see notes; With cross on crown; KM# 30.1 UNC
(NGC PR63)
Unsold
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Francs - Léopold II (French text)Picture 1 of a sold 2 Francs - Léopold II (French text)Picture 1 of a sold 2 Francs - Léopold II (French text)Picture 1 of a sold 2 Francs - Léopold II (French text)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232351
Lot 63209
Internet Archive
14 Dec 2023 1867 – LA# BFM-109, Mor# 169 – see notes; With cross on crown; KM# 30.1 UNC
(PCGS MS63)
USD 504.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Francs - Léopold II (French text)
Schulman
Auction 329
Lot 968
Internet Archive
11 Apr 2008 1867 – LA# BFM-109, Mor# 169 – see notes; With cross on crown; KM# 30.1 AU
(Superbe)
USD 243.72
(EUR 210.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Francs - Léopold II (French text)
Katz
Auction 180
Lot 77
Internet Archive
2 Jan 2026 Undetermined VF USD 44.10
(EUR 38.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Francs - Léopold II (French text)
Katz
Auction 57
Lot 2181
Internet Archive
19 Mar 2022 Undetermined VF USD 30.18
(EUR 26.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Francs - Léopold II (French text)
Katz
Auction 152
Lot 225
Internet Archive
8 Mar 2025 Undetermined F USD 29.01
(EUR 25.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Francs - Léopold II (French text)
Katz
Auction 144
Lot 907
Internet Archive
17 Nov 2024 Undetermined F USD 24.37
(EUR 21.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
The lot includes several items.
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