20 Francs - Léopold II Pattern

Features

Issuer Belgium
King Leopold II (1865-1909)
Type Pattern
Year 1870
Value 20 Francs (20 BEF)
Currency Franc (1832-2001)
Composition Gold plated bronze
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
311374
References KM# –,
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.
Mor# –,
Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin; 2019. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges de 1832 jusqu'à présent. Antwerpen Eyckmans, Antwerp, Belgium.
LA# 
Laurens Aernout; 2017. Catalogus van Belgische Numismatische Uitgiften : 1831-2017. Numismatica Zuidwest-Vlaanderen, Belgium.

Obverse

Head of King Leopold II facing right, surrounded by lettering in French. Date and designer below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LEOPOLD II ROI DES BELGES
L W
1870

Translation: Leopold the Second, King of the Belgians

Designer: Léopold Wiener

Reverse

Coat of arms of Belgium, motto in French above, value below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE
20 FR

Unabridged legend: 20 Francs

Translation: Unity Makes Strength

Mint

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

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1870  Photo Position A; Coarse beard

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Léopold II (Pattern)Picture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Léopold II (Pattern)
Heritage Auctions
2010 August Boston, MA Signature ANA World Coin Auction 3010
Lot 22125
Internet Archive
16 Aug 2010 UNC
(NGC MS-66)
USD 402.50
(incl. buyer's premium)
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