1 Franc - Léopold II Dutch text

Features

Issuer	Belgium
King	Leopold II (1865-1909)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1886-1887
Value	1 Franc (1 BEF)
Currency	Franc (1832-2001)
Composition	Silver (.835) (16.5% copper)
Weight	5 g
Diameter	23 mm
Thickness	1.3 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	30 July 1932
Number	N# 7140
References	KM# 29, 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-88 Laurens Aernout; 2017. Catalogus van Belgische Numismatische Uitgiften : 1831-2017. Numismatica Zuidwest-Vlaanderen, Belgium.

Obverse

The Belgian coat of arms divides the value with the motto in Dutch above and the date below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
EENDRACHT MAAKT MACHT
1 F
1887

Unabridged legend: 1 Frank

Translation: Unity Makes Strength

Engraver: Leopold Wiener

Reverse

The portrait of King Leopold II of Belgium facing left surrounded by the motto in Dutch and the designer's name at the bottom

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LEOPOLD II KONING DER BELGEN
L.WIENER

Translation: Leopold the Second, King of the Belgians

Engraver: Leopold Wiener

Edge

Reeded

Mint

Comments

This coin is not mentioned by Morin (2012).
The incomplete designer names are probably die errors, not real varieties.

See also

• Crown
• Coat of Arms

• 1 Franc - Léopold II (French text)

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Price
	Schulman Auction 327 Lot 529	Apr 25, 2007	1887 – KM#29.1; L.WIENER	UNC (About Unc)	USD 85.31 (EUR 80.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Schulman auction house
	Schulman Auction 329 Lot 977	Apr 11, 2008	1887 – KM#29.1; L.WIENER	XF	USD 42.66 (EUR 40.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 63 Lot 640	Jul 26, 2022	1887 – KM#29.2; L WIENER	UNC	USD 202.61 (EUR 190.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232116 Lot 64285	Apr 21, 2021	1887 – KM#29.2; L WIENER	UNC (NGC MS65)	USD 222.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
© Heritage Auctions
	Heritage Auctions Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 231929 Lot 63179	Jul 18, 2019	1887 – KM#29.2; L WIENER	UNC (NGC MS65)	USD 216.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Schulman Auction 329 Lot 976	Apr 11, 2008	1887 – KM#29.2; L WIENER	XF (Extremely fine / FDC)	USD 53.32 (EUR 50.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 88 Lot 256	Jun 28, 2023	Undetermined	UNC	USD 35.19 (EUR 33.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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