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 Gold (.900)
Weight 38.36 g
Diameter 37.5 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
315086
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.

Obverse

Draped bust left

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LEOP II R D BELG SOUV DE L'ETAT INDEP DU CONGO
FERNAN DUBOIS

Engraver: Émile Fernand-Dubois

Reverse

Crowned coat-of-arms with leonine supports

Script: Latin

Lettering:
5 FRANCS
TRAVAIL ET PROGRES
1896

Edge

Reeded

Mint

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

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1896  Photo Matte Proof

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs - Léopold II (Pattern)
CNG
Triton XIX
Lot 2304
Internet Archive
5 Jan 2016 XF USD 55 000.00
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