5 Francs - Léopold I

Features

Issuer Belgium
King Leopold I (1831-1865)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1832-1849
Value 5 Francs (5 BEF)
Currency Franc (1832-2001)
Composition Silver (.900) (10% copper)
Weight 25 g
Diameter 37 mm
Thickness 2.55 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized 1 August 1932
Number
N#
255
References KM# 3,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
LA# BFM-124,
Laurens Aernout; 2017. Catalogus van Belgische Numismatische Uitgiften : 1831-2017. Numismatica Zuidwest-Vlaanderen, Belgium.
LA# BFM-125
Laurens Aernout; 2017. Catalogus van Belgische Numismatische Uitgiften : 1831-2017. Numismatica Zuidwest-Vlaanderen, Belgium.

Obverse

Head of King Leopold I of Belgium facing left, with sideburns, wearing an oak wreath tied with a ribbon behind. Legend in French.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LEOPOLD PREMIER ROI DES BELGES
BRAEMT F.

Unabridged legend: Braemt fecit

Translation:
Leopold the First, King of the Belgians
Made by Braemt

Engraver: Joseph-Pierre Braemt

Reverse

Inscription in three lines. Five-pointed star below. Oak wreath around with leaves and acorns.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
5
FRANCS
1832

Engraver: Joseph-Pierre Braemt

Edge

Incuse 1832-1844) or raised (1847-1849) lettered plain edge

Script: Latin

Lettering: DIEU PROTÈGE LA BELGIQUE *

Translation: God Protects Belgium

Mint

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

Comments

Position A: The edge lettering reads in upright position when the reverse side (with face value) faces up.
Position B: The edge lettering reads in upright position when the obverse side (with head) faces up.

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1832  1.7% Morin 7; Edge incuse lettering; Medal alignment
1832  37 352 4% Morin 7a; Edge incuse lettering; Position A
1832  Photo 1.2% Morin 7b; Edge incuse lettering; Position B
1833  1.9% Morin 8; Edge incuse lettering; Medal alignment
1833  1 125 666 $ 39 $ 53 19% Morin 8a; Edge incuse lettering; Position A
1833  $ 70 11% Morin 8b; Edge incuse lettering; Position B
1834  349 976 $ 38 3% Morin 9a; Edge incuse lettering; Position A
1834  2% Morin 9b; Edge incuse lettering; Position B
1835  369 768 $ 130 6% Morin 10a; Edge incuse lettering; Position A
1835  2% Morin 10b; Edge incuse lettering; Position B
1838  5 203 1.0% Morin 11a; Edge incuse lettering; Position A
1838  1.5% Morin 11b; Edge incuse lettering; Position B
1840  1.7% Morin 11c; Edge incuse lettering
1841  1.9% Morin 11d; Edge incuse lettering
1844  80 200 2% Morin 12a; Edge incuse lettering; Position A
1844  0.8% Morin 12b; Edge incuse lettering; Position B
1847  Photo 699 601 $ 38 $ 54 15% Morin 13; Edge raised lettering
1848  Photo 2 516 283 $ 25 $ 43 $ 54 41% Morin 14; Edge raised lettering; Varieties with double struck stars exist
1849  Photo 3 013 579 $ 27 $ 31 $ 40 53% Morin 15; Edge raised lettering; Varieties with double struck stars exist

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs - Léopold IPicture 1 of a sold 5 Francs - Léopold I
Sincona AG
Auction 76
Lot 1005
Internet Archive
17 May 2022 1832 – Morin 7b; Edge incuse lettering; Position B UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 5545.01
(CHF 5000.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs - Léopold IPicture 1 of a sold 5 Francs - Léopold IPicture 1 of a sold 5 Francs - Léopold IPicture 1 of a sold 5 Francs - Léopold I
Heritage Auctions
2019 September 5 - 9 Long Beach Expo World & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Long Beach 3076
Lot 31046
Internet Archive
5 Sep 2019 1847 – Morin 13; Edge raised lettering UNC
(PCGS MS64)
USD 1020.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs - Léopold I
Schulman
Auction 329
Lot 946
Internet Archive
11 Apr 2008 1847 – Morin 13; Edge raised lettering VF USD 64.73
(EUR 60.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs - Léopold I
Katz
Auction 77
Lot 2036
Internet Archive
11 Feb 2023 1848 – Morin 14; Edge raised lettering; Varieties with double struck stars exist VF USD 38.84
(EUR 36.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs - Léopold I
Schulman
Auction 329
Lot 947
Internet Archive
11 Apr 2008 1848 – Morin 14; Edge raised lettering; Varieties with double struck stars exist VF Unsold
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs - Léopold I
Katz
Auction 96
Lot 301
Internet Archive
23 Sep 2023 1849 – Morin 15; Edge raised lettering; Varieties with double struck stars exist XF USD 42.08
(EUR 39.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs - Léopold I
Katz
Auction 72
Lot 448
Internet Archive
21 Dec 2022 1849 – Morin 15; Edge raised lettering; Varieties with double struck stars exist XF USD 46.39
(EUR 43.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs - Léopold I
Katz
Auction 61
Lot 2515
Internet Archive
7 Jun 2022 1849 – Morin 15; Edge raised lettering; Varieties with double struck stars exist XF USD 39.92
(EUR 37.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs - Léopold I
Schulman
Auction 329
Lot 948
Internet Archive
11 Apr 2008 1849 – Morin 15; Edge raised lettering; Varieties with double struck stars exist XF USD 53.95
(EUR 50.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs - Léopold I
Katz
Auction 84
Lot 233
Internet Archive
27 May 2023 1849 – Morin 15; Edge raised lettering; Varieties with double struck stars exist VF USD 26.97
(EUR 25.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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