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).

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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

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	References		Frequency
Undetermined
1866	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								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	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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Bullion value: USD 19.57 Search tips

This value is given for information purpose only. It is based on a price of silver at 2344 USD/kg. Numista does not buy or sell coins or metal.

Actual silver weight: 0.268 oz

Current silver price: 72.89 USD/oz (see silver price

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	Sincona AG Auction 76 Lot 1010	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)
© Sincona AG
	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232325 Lot 64332	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)
© Heritage Auctions
	Schulman Auction 329 Lot 967	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)
© Schulman auction house
	Heritage Auctions 2024 January 16 - 18 NYINC World Coins Signature Auction 3114 Lot 33353	16 Jan 2024	1866 – LA# BFM-110, Mor# - – see notes; With cross on crown; KM# 30.1	UNC (NGC PR63)	Unsold
© Heritage Auctions
	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232351 Lot 63209	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)
© Heritage Auctions
	Schulman Auction 329 Lot 968	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)
© Schulman auction house
	Katz Auction 180 Lot 77	2 Jan 2026	Undetermined	VF	USD 44.10 (EUR 38.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
	Katz Auction 57 Lot 2181	19 Mar 2022	Undetermined	VF	USD 30.18 (EUR 26.00) (+ buyer's premium) The lot includes several items.
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	Katz Auction 152 Lot 225	8 Mar 2025	Undetermined	F	USD 29.01 (EUR 25.00) (+ buyer's premium) The lot includes several items.
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	Katz Auction 144 Lot 907	17 Nov 2024	Undetermined	F	USD 24.37 (EUR 21.00) (+ buyer's premium) The lot includes several items.
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