2 Francs - Léopold II Dutch legend

Features

Issuer Belgium
King Leopold II (1865-1909)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 1887
Value 2 Francs (2 BEF)
Currency Franc (1832-2001)
Composition Silver (.835) (16.5% copper)
Weight 10 g
Diameter 27 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized 30 July 1932
Number
N#
20448
References KM# 31,
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-114,
Laurens Aernout; 2017. Catalogus van Belgische Numismatische Uitgiften : 1831-2017. Numismatica Zuidwest-Vlaanderen, Belgium.
Mor# 171
Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin; 2019. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges de 1832 jusqu'à présent. Antwerpen Eyckmans, Antwerp, Belgium.

Obverse

The portrait in left profile of Leopold II of Belgium surrounded by the motto in Dutch. Designer below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LEOPOLD II KONING DER BELGEN
L WIENER

Translation: Leopold, King of the Belgians

Engraver: Léopold Wiener

Reverse

The Belgian coat of arms divides the value. Motto in Dutch above, date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
EENDRACHT MAAKT MACHT
2 F
1887

Unabridged legend: 2 Franken

Translation: Unity Makes Strength

Engraver: Léopold Wiener

Edge

Reeded

Mint

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

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1887  Photo 150 000 $ 19

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Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Francs - Léopold II (Dutch legend)Picture 1 of a sold 2 Francs - Léopold II (Dutch legend)
The Coinhouse Auctions
Auction 17
Lot 188
Internet Archive
19 Dec 2020 XF USD 593.11
(EUR 550.00)
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