5 Francs - Léopold II Pattern

Features

Issuer Belgian CongoCongo Free State (1885-1908)
King Leopold II (1885-1908)
Type Pattern
Year 1896
Value 5 Francs
Currency Franc (1960-1967)
Composition Silver (.900)
Weight 24.58 g
Diameter 37 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
310867
References KM# Pn20
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.

Obverse

Head to the left

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LEOP. II R. D. BELG. SOUV. DE L’ETAT INDEP. DU CONGO
FERNANDUBOIS

Engraver: Fernandubois

Reverse

Crowned arms supported by two lions. Denomination on top and date at bottom.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
5 FRANCS
TRAVAIL ET PROGRES
1896

Edge

Smooth with imprinted letters

Script: Latin

Lettering: TRAVAIL ET PROGRES

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
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