5 Francs - Léopold II small head

5 Francs - Léopold II (small head) - obverse5 Francs - Léopold II (small head) - reverse

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Features

Issuer Belgium
King Leopold II (1865-1909)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1865-1878
Value 5 Francs (5 BEF)
Currency Franc (1832-2001)
Composition Silver (.900) (10% copper)
Weight 25 g
Diameter 37 mm
Thickness 3 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized 30 July 1932
Number
N#
276
References KM# 24,
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-127
Laurens Aernout; 2017. Catalogus van Belgische Numismatische Uitgiften : 1831-2017. Numismatica Zuidwest-Vlaanderen, Belgium.

Obverse

Head of King Leopold II facing left, legend in French surrounding, designer at bottom

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LEOPOLD II ROI DES BELGES
LEOP WIENER

Translation: Leopold the Second, King of the Belgians

Engraver: Léopold Wiener

Reverse

Belgian coat of arms within wreath dividing the value, motto in French above, year below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE
5 F
1871

Unabridged legend: 5 Francs

Translation: Unity Makes Strength

Engraver: Léopold Wiener

Edge

Plain with lettering

Script: Latin

Lettering: DIEU PROTEGE 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.




1867 exists with normal 7 and large 7, the height of the number 7 does not vary.


1873 exists with the word PROTEGE more spaced and stars stand on one peak.
1865 - 1873: PROTEGE 27 mm.
1873 - 1876: PROTEGE 31 mm.
Some sources erroneously indicate a length of 29 mm and 33 mm instead of 27 mm and 31 mm.

Differences between km24 and km25

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1865  $ 200 $ 200 1.6% Morin 152
1866  0.7% Morin 153; F without dot
1866  $ 160 0.5% Morin 153a; F with dot
1867  3 693 144 $ 16 $ 16 $ 18 $ 26 8% Morin 154; F without dot
1867  $ 42 2% Morin 154a; F with dot
1867  0.7% Morin 154b; F with dot; large 7 in year
1868  6 570 564 $ 18 $ 18 $ 22 $ 23 $ 41 18% Morin 155; Position A; overdate variety 1868/67 exists (Morin 155b)
1868  $ 22 $ 22 $ 26 3% Morin 155a; Position B
1869  12 657 542 $ 14 $ 18 $ 22 $ 26 $ 27 21% Morin 156
1869  0.3% Without signature --> needs to be confirmed
1870  Photo 10 468 075 $ 14 $ 18 $ 19 $ 26 $ 26 22% Morin 157
1871  Photo 4 783 434 $ 17 $ 21 $ 25 $ 32 43% Morin 158
1872  Photo 2 045 000 $ 16 $ 22 $ 31 $ 65 8% Morin 159
1873  22 340 959 $ 17 $ 17 $ 22 $ 25 $ 30 $ 30 30% Morin 160; Position A; PROTEGE with normal spacing 27 mm
1873  $ 16 $ 22 $ 30 8% Morin 160a; Position A; PROTEGE with larger spacing 31 mm; stars stand on one peak
1873  $ 13 2% Morin 160b; Position B; PROTEGE with larger spacing 31 mm
1874  Photo 2 400 000 $ 16 $ 22 $ 27 $ 54 8% Morin 161
1875  Photo 2 980 941 $ 15 $ 18 $ 22 $ 24 $ 37 $ 98 11% Morin 162
1876  Photo 2 159 885 $ 16 $ 19 $ 24 $ 39 $ 160 9% Morin 163
1878  1 0.4% In possession of National Bank of Belgium

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs - Léopold II (small head)
Katz
Auction 103
Lot 347
Internet Archive
9 Dec 2023 1870 – Morin 157 XF USD 37.73
(EUR 35.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs - Léopold II (small head)
Katz
Auction 98
Lot 455
Internet Archive
14 Oct 2023 1870 – Morin 157 XF USD 26.95
(EUR 25.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs - Léopold II (small head)
Katz
Auction 96
Lot 304
Internet Archive
23 Sep 2023 1870 – Morin 157 XF USD 30.18
(EUR 28.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs - Léopold II (small head)
Katz
Auction 94
Lot 394
Internet Archive
30 Aug 2023 1870 – Morin 157 XF USD 48.51
(EUR 45.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs - Léopold II (small head)
Katz
Auction 94
Lot 395
Internet Archive
30 Aug 2023 1870 – Morin 157 XF USD 32.34
(EUR 30.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs - Léopold II (small head)
Katz
Auction 92
Lot 444
Internet Archive
15 Aug 2023 1870 – Morin 157 XF USD 53.90
(EUR 50.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs - Léopold II (small head)
Katz
Auction 90
Lot 141
Internet Archive
18 Jul 2023 1870 – Morin 157 XF USD 61.44
(EUR 57.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs - Léopold II (small head)
Katz
Auction 79
Lot 26
Internet Archive
21 Mar 2023 1870 – Morin 157 XF USD 30.18
(EUR 28.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs - Léopold II (small head)
Katz
Auction 69
Lot 432
Internet Archive
29 Oct 2022 1870 – Morin 157 XF USD 68.99
(EUR 64.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs - Léopold II (small head)
Katz
Auction 67
Lot 831
Internet Archive
24 Sep 2022 1870 – Morin 157 XF USD 36.65
(EUR 34.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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