1 Franc - Léopold II French text

Features

Issuer Belgium
King Leopold II (1865-1909)
Type Standard circulation coin
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 KM# 28,
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-86
Laurens Aernout; 2017. Catalogus van Belgische Numismatische Uitgiften : 1831-2017. Numismatica Zuidwest-Vlaanderen, Belgium.

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 the Second, 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

1 Franc - Léopold II (French text) -  obverse

© 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.

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Date Mintage G VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1866  Photo 3 041 000 $ 3.00 $ 3.00 $ 3.20 $ 11 $ 11 30% Morin 172
1867  Photo 6 652 000 $ 3.50 $ 3.80 $ 3.80 $ 6.50 $ 15 $ 51 $ 390 60% Morin 173
1868  675 000 1.6% Morin 174
1869  1 393 608 $ 3.70 $ 3.70 $ 27 15% Morin 175
1881  119 484 3% Morin 176
1881  0.7% Morin 176a; Overdate 1881/61
1886  Photo 1 250 000 $ 4.00 $ 4.00 $ 5.40 $ 13 24% Morin 177
1886  Photo 3% Morin 177a; Overdate 1886/66
1886  $ 2.60 $ 8.10 7% Signature without dot

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Franc - Léopold II (French text)
Katz
Auction 63
Lot 638
Internet Archive
26 Jul 2022 1866 – Morin 172 AU USD 66.86
(EUR 62.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Franc - Léopold II (French text)
Katz
Auction 57
Lot 2180
Internet Archive
19 Mar 2022 1866 – Morin 172 XF USD 16.18
(EUR 15.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Franc - Léopold II (French text)
Schulman
Auction 329
Lot 971
Internet Archive
11 Apr 2008 1866 – Morin 172 XF USD 118.62
(EUR 110.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Franc - Léopold II (French text)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Franc - Léopold II (French text)
Sincona AG
Auction 76
Lot 1011
Internet Archive
17 May 2022 1867 – Morin 173 UNC
(NGC MS66)
USD 469.27
(CHF 425.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Franc - Léopold II (French text)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Franc - Léopold II (French text)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232220
Lot 63424
Internet Archive
12 May 2022 1867 – Morin 173 UNC
(NGC MS62)
USD 83.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Franc - Léopold II (French text)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Franc - Léopold II (French text)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Franc - Léopold II (French text)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Franc - Léopold II (French text)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232122
Lot 61316
Internet Archive
2 Jun 2021 1867 – Morin 173 UNC
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Franc - Léopold II (French text)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Franc - Léopold II (French text)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Franc - Léopold II (French text)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Franc - Léopold II (French text)
Heritage Auctions
2020 January 21 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Signature Online Auction 3082
Lot 33370
Internet Archive
21 Jan 2020 1867 – Morin 173 UNC
(PCGS MS66)
USD 408.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Franc - Léopold II (French text)
Schulman
Auction 329
Lot 972
Internet Archive
11 Apr 2008 1867 – Morin 173 XF USD 80.88
(EUR 75.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Franc - Léopold II (French text)
Schulman
Auction 329
Lot 974
Internet Archive
11 Apr 2008 1886 – Morin 177 XF USD 86.27
(EUR 80.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Franc - Léopold II (French text)
Schulman
Auction 329
Lot 975
Internet Archive
11 Apr 2008 1886 – Morin 177 VF
(Very fine +)
USD 43.14
(EUR 40.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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