1 Franc - Léopold I

Features

Issuer Belgium
King Leopold I (1831-1865)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1849-1850
Value 1 Franc (1 BEF)
Currency Franc (1832-2001)
Composition Silver (.900) (10% copper)
Weight 5 g
Diameter 23 mm
Thickness 1.1 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized 26 July 1868
Number
N#
24914
References KM# 16.1,
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.
KM# 16.2,
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-85
Laurens Aernout; 2017. Catalogus van Belgische Numismatische Uitgiften : 1831-2017. Numismatica Zuidwest-Vlaanderen, Belgium.

Obverse

The portrait in left profile of Leopold I of Belgium is surrounded with the legend in French. Designer below neck.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LEOPOLD PREMIER ROI DES BELGES
L.WIENER

Translation: Leopold the First, King of the Belgians

Engraver: Léopold Wiener

Reverse

Coat of arms within wreath dividing value. Motto in French above and year below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE
1 F
1850

Translation: Unity Makes Strength

Engraver: Léopold Wiener

Edge

Reeded

Mint

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

Comments

Coins dated 1849 with a more dense striation exist, which are restrikes

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1849  40 662 41% Morin 52; KM#16.1; L. WIENER
1850  162 016 53% Morin 53; KM#16.1; L. WIENER
1850  Photo 47% Morin 53a; KM#16.2; L WIENER

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Franc - Léopold IPicture 1 of a sold 1 Franc - Léopold I
Schulman
Auction 353
Lot 664
Internet Archive
24 Jun 2017 1850 – Morin 53a; KM#16.2; L WIENER F USD 367.50
(EUR 340.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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