100 Francs Kings; French text

Features

Issuer Belgium
King Leopold III (1934-1951)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1948-1954
Value 100 Francs (100 BEF)
Currency Franc (1832-2001)
Composition Silver (.835) (16.5% copper)
Weight 18 g
Diameter 33 mm
Thickness 2.5 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized 16 July 1979
Number
N#
1876
References KM# 138,
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-198,
Laurens Aernout; 2017. Catalogus van Belgische Numismatische Uitgiften : 1831-2017. Numismatica Zuidwest-Vlaanderen, Belgium.
Schön# 109
Gerhard Schön; 2022. Weltmünzkatalog / 20. Jahrhundert: 1901-2000 (47. Auflage). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany.
And 1 more volumes.

Obverse

Heads of Kings Leopold I, Leopold II, Albert I and Leopold III facing left. Crown dividing date above. 5-pointed star below. Designer at left.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1949
RAU

Engraver: Marcel Rau

Reverse

Crowned coat of arms dividing value. Legend in French below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
100 FRs
BELGIQUE

Unabridged legend: Francs

Translation: Belgium

Engraver: Marcel Rau

Edge

Reeded

Mint

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

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1948  1 000 000 $ 11 $ 11 $ 11 36% Morin 502; Coin alignment; Under the rule of Prince Charles
1948  0.9% Morin 502; Medal alignment; Under the rule of Prince Charles
1949  Photo 106 000 $ 12 $ 12 15% Morin 504; Coin alignment; Under the rule of Prince Charles
1950  2 807 000 $ 12 $ 12 $ 12 $ 12 $ 14 $ 14 62% Morin 506; Coin alignment; Under the rule of Prince Charles
1950  1.9% Morin 506; Medal alignment; Under the rule of Prince Charles
1954  Photo 2 517 000 $ 11 $ 11 $ 13 $ 16 $ 17 36% Morin 539; Coin alignment; Under the rule of King Baudouin

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 100 Francs (Kings; French text)
Katz
Auction 57
Lot 2202
Internet Archive
19 Mar 2022 1949 – Morin 504; Coin alignment; Under the rule of Prince Charles XF USD 10.87
(EUR 10.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 100 Francs (Kings; French text)Picture 1 of a sold 100 Francs (Kings; French text)Picture 1 of a sold 100 Francs (Kings; French text)Picture 1 of a sold 100 Francs (Kings; French text)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232339
Lot 64174
Internet Archive
21 Sep 2023 1954 – Morin 539; Coin alignment; Under the rule of King Baudouin UNC
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 100 Francs (Kings; French text)
Katz
Auction 67
Lot 844
Internet Archive
24 Sep 2022 1954 – Morin 539; Coin alignment; Under the rule of King Baudouin UNC USD 33.71
(EUR 31.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 100 Francs (Kings; French text)
Katz
Auction 77
Lot 2052
Internet Archive
11 Feb 2023 Undetermined UNC USD 14.14
(EUR 13.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 100 Francs (Kings; French text)
Katz
Auction 63
Lot 676
Internet Archive
26 Jul 2022 Undetermined UNC USD 14.14
(EUR 13.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 100 Francs (Kings; French text)
Katz
Auction 103
Lot 355
Internet Archive
9 Dec 2023 Undetermined XF USD 9.79
(EUR 9.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 100 Francs (Kings; French text)
Katz
Auction 90
Lot 147
Internet Archive
18 Jul 2023 Undetermined XF USD 18.49
(EUR 17.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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