1 Franc - Albert I Dutch text

Features

Issuer	Belgium
King	Albert I (1909-1934)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1910-1918
Value	1 Franc (1 BEF)
Currency	Franc (1832-2001)
Composition	Silver (.835) (16.5% copper)
Weight	5 g
Diameter	23 mm
Thickness	1.4 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	30 July 1932
Number	N# 489
References	KM# 73, 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-92, Laurens Aernout; 2017. Catalogus van Belgische Numismatische Uitgiften : 1831-2017. Numismatica Zuidwest-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Schön# 29 Gerhard Schön; 2022. Weltmünzkatalog / 20. Jahrhundert: 1901-2000 (47. Auflage). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany. And 2 more volumes.

Obverse

The portrait in left profile of the King Albert I is surrounded with the legend in Dutch. Designer below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
·ALBERT·KONING· ·DER·BELGEN·
G.DEVREESE.

Translation: Albert, King of the Belgians

Engraver: Godefroid Devreese

Reverse

The face value and date are surrounded with an olive branch and oak branch and the motto in Dutch.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1
FRANK
1911
·EENDRACHT·MAAKT·MACHT·

Translation: Unity Makes Strength

Edge

Reeded

© Michass (CC BY-SA)

Mints

Comments

1914: Of these coins 5 million were minted in Birmingham in 1917 using the die of 1914. No distinction can be made.

See also

• Wreath

• 1 Franc - Albert I (French text)

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Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Price
	Katz Auction 63 Lot 666	Jul 26, 2022	1911 – Morin 291; KM#73.1; Coin alignment	XF	USD 13.74 (EUR 13.00) (+ buyer's premium) The lot includes several items.
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