1 Franc - Léopold II French text
Features
| Issuer |
Belgium
 |
|---|---|
| King |
Leopold II (1865-1909)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 1866-1886 |
| Value | 1 Franc (1 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) (16.5% copper) |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 30 July 1932 |
| Number | N# 282 |
| References | Mor# 172-176, 176a, etc. Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes). Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). Laurens Aernout; 2017. Catalogus van Belgische Numismatische Uitgiften / Volume 2017: 1831-2017. Numismatica Zuidwest-Vlaanderen, Europees Genootschap voor Munt- en Penningkunde. |
Obverse
Head of King Leopold II of Belgium with beard, facing left, surrounded by legend in French.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LEOPOLD II ROI DES BELGES
L 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
1 F
1867
Unabridged legend: 1 franc
Translation: Unity makes strength
Engraver: Léopold Wiener
Edge
Reeded
© Walter_Scott
Mint
Royal Mint of Belgium, Brussels, Belgium (983-2017)Comments
KM# 28.1 = signature with dot [L. WIENER]
KM# 28.2 = signature without dot [L WIENER]
The coins with signatures without dots, mentioned by Krause, Morin and Aernout, are probably die pollution and not real varieties.
KM# 28.2 = signature without dot [L WIENER]
The coins with signatures without dots, mentioned by Krause, Morin and Aernout, are probably die pollution and not real varieties.
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| Date | Mintage | G | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | References | Frequency | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 1866 | 
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3 041 000 | $ 8.50 | $ 8.50 | $ 8.60 | $ 21 | $ 33 | Mor# 172Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes). |
31% | ||||||
| 1867 |
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6 652 000 | $ 9.00 | $ 9.20 | $ 9.20 | $ 19 | $ 39 | $ 110 | $ 110 | Mor# 173Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes). |
59% | ||||
| 1868 | 675 000 | Mor# 174Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes). |
1.3% | ||||||||||||
| 1869 | 1 393 608 | $ 6.10 | $ 10 | $ 10 | $ 35 | Mor# 175Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes). |
16% | ||||||||
| 1881 | 119 484 | Mor# 176Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes). |
4% | ||||||||||||
| 1881 |
|
Mor# 176aPeter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes). |
Overdate 1881/61 | 0.6% | |||||||||||
| 1886 | $ 12 | $ 14 | $ 17 | Mor# -Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes). |
Signature with dot (doubtful existence) | 21% | |||||||||
| 1886 | 1 250 000 | $ 8.20 | $ 8.60 | $ 15 | Mor# 177Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes). |
Signature without dot | 10% | ||||||||
| 1886 |
|
$ 11 | $ 19 | $ 87 | Mor# 177aPeter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes). |
Overdate 1886/66 | 4% | ||||||||
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Bullion value: USD 9.18
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Actual silver weight: 0.134 oz
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Version | Grade | Sold price | |
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Katz Auction 63 Lot 638 
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26 Jul 2022 | 1866 – Mor# 172 | AU |
USD 71.54
(EUR 62.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 57 Lot 2180
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19 Mar 2022 | 1866 – Mor# 172 | XF |
USD 17.31
(EUR 15.00) (+ buyer's premium) The lot includes several items. |
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Schulman Auction 329 Lot 971
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11 Apr 2008 | 1866 – Mor# 172 | XF |
USD 126.93
(EUR 110.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 158 Lot 270
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14 May 2025 | 1866 – Mor# 172 | VF |
USD 23.08
(EUR 20.00) (+ buyer's premium) The lot includes several items. |
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Sincona AG Auction 76 Lot 1011
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17 May 2022 | 1867 – Mor# 173 |
UNC (NGC MS66) |
USD 533.20
(CHF 425.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232220 Lot 63424
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12 May 2022 | 1867 – Mor# 173 |
UNC (NGC MS62) |
USD 83.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232122 Lot 61316
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2 Jun 2021 | 1867 – Mor# 173 | UNC |
The lot includes several items. |
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Heritage Auctions 2020 January 21 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Signature Online Auction 3082 Lot 33370
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21 Jan 2020 | 1867 – Mor# 173 |
UNC (PCGS MS66) |
USD 408.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Schulman Auction 329 Lot 972
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11 Apr 2008 | 1867 – Mor# 173 | XF |
USD 86.54
(EUR 75.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Jean Elsen & ses Fils Auction 163 Lot 1410
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6 Nov 2025 | 1881 – Mor# 176a – Overdate 1881/61 |
USD 138.47
(EUR 120.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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