Issuer | Belgium |
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King |
Leopold I (1831-1865)
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Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1848-1849 |
Value | 2½ Francs (2.5 BEF) |
Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
Composition | Silver (.900) (10% copper) |
Weight | 12.5 g |
Diameter | 30.6 mm |
Thickness | 1.95 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Number | N# 262 |
References |
KM# 11,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
LA# BFM-122 And 5 more volumes.
Laurens Aernout; 2017. Catalogus van Belgische Numismatische Uitgiften : 1831-2017. Numismatica Zuidwest-Vlaanderen, Belgium.
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Head of King Leopold I of Belgium facing left, with sideburns.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LEOPOLD PREMIER ROI DES BELGES
L. WIENER
Translation: Leopold the First, King of the Belgians
Engraver: Léopold Wiener
Crowned coat of arms of Belgium. Laurel wreath tied with a ribbon below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE
2½ F.
1848
Unabridged legend: 2½ Francs
Translation: Unity makes strength
Engraver: Léopold Wiener
Reeded
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Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | Frequency | ||||||
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Undetermined | ||||||||||||||
1848 | 531 445 | 38% | Morin 46 | |||||||||||
1849 | 1 201 707 | $ 140 | $ 140 | 76% | Morin 47; Pieces with upside down L over L in signature exists |
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Pictures | Sale | Date | Version | Grade | Sold price |
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Sincona AG Auction 76 Lot 1008 |
17 May 2022 | 1848 – Morin 46 |
UNC (NGC MS66) |
USD 2109.09
(CHF 1900.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232404 Lot 64206 |
18 Jan 2024 | 1849 – Morin 47; Pieces with upside down L over L in signature exists |
AU (PCGS AU Details (Cleaned)) |
USD 159.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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© Heritage Auctions | |||||
The Coinhouse Auctions Auction 36 Lot 1634 |
24 Jun 2023 | 1849 – Morin 47; Pieces with upside down L over L in signature exists | XF |
USD 107.99
(EUR 100.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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© The Coinhouse Auctions | |||||
Schulman Auction 353 Lot 666 |
24 Jun 2017 | 1849 – Morin 47; Pieces with upside down L over L in signature exists |
XF (Almost extremely fine/Extremely fine) |
USD 259.18
(EUR 240.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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© Schulman auction house | |||||
Schulman Auction 327 Lot 524 |
25 Apr 2007 | 1849 – Morin 47; Pieces with upside down L over L in signature exists | XF |
USD 453.57
(EUR 420.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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© Schulman auction house |