2½ Francs - Léopold I Small head

2½ Francs - Léopold I (Small head) - obverse2½ Francs - Léopold I (Small head) - reverse

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Features

Issuer Belgium
King Leopold I (1831-1865)
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.
And 5 more volumes.
LA# BFM-122
Laurens Aernout; 2017. Catalogus van Belgische Numismatische Uitgiften : 1831-2017. Numismatica Zuidwest-Vlaanderen, Belgium.

Obverse

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

Reverse

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

Edge

Reeded

2½ Francs - Léopold I (Small head) -  obverse

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Mint

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

Comments

Aernout (2019) provides different mintages than Morin (2012):
  • 1848: 559 415
  • 1849: 2 002 846

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1848  Photo 531 445 38% Morin 46
1849  Photo 1 201 707 $ 140 $ 140 76% Morin 47; Pieces with upside down L over L in signature exists

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Country: Belgium
Languages: French
Numista Rarity index: 63 Search tips
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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 2½ Francs - Léopold I (Small head)Picture 1 of a sold 2½ Francs - Léopold I (Small head)
Sincona AG
Auction 76
Lot 1008
Internet Archive
17 May 2022 1848 – Morin 46 UNC
(NGC MS66)
USD 2109.09
(CHF 1900.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2½ Francs - Léopold I (Small head)Picture 1 of a sold 2½ Francs - Léopold I (Small head)Picture 1 of a sold 2½ Francs - Léopold I (Small head)Picture 1 of a sold 2½ Francs - Léopold I (Small head)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232404
Lot 64206
Internet Archive
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)
Picture 1 of a sold 2½ Francs - Léopold I (Small head)Picture 1 of a sold 2½ Francs - Léopold I (Small head)
The Coinhouse Auctions
Auction 36
Lot 1634
Internet Archive
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)
Picture 1 of a sold 2½ Francs - Léopold I (Small head)Picture 1 of a sold 2½ Francs - Léopold I (Small head)
Schulman
Auction 353
Lot 666
Internet Archive
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)
Picture 1 of a sold 2½ Francs - Léopold I (Small head)
Schulman
Auction 327
Lot 524
Internet Archive
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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