1 Franc - Léopold II Dutch text

1 Franc - Léopold II (Dutch text) - obverse1 Franc - Léopold II (Dutch text) - reverse

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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 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: Léopold Wiener

Reverse

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: Léopold Wiener

Edge

Reeded

Mint

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

Comments

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

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1886  1 026 000 $ 3.50 $ 3.50 $ 8.70 $ 11 38% KM#29.1; L.WIENER
1886  4% KM#29.2; L WIENER
1887  $ 5.40 7% I. WIENER
1887  Photo 2 724 000 $ 2.70 $ 5.00 $ 8.90 $ 11 $ 17 $ 140 57% KM#29.1; L.WIENER
1887  Photo $ 3.80 $ 7.60 $ 8.70 $ 13 $ 70 $ 210 21% KM#29.2; L WIENER

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Franc - Léopold II (Dutch text)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Franc - Léopold II (Dutch text)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Franc - Léopold II (Dutch text)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Franc - Léopold II (Dutch text)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232351
Lot 63208
Internet Archive
14 Dec 2023 1887 – KM#29.1; L.WIENER UNC
(PCGS MS64)
USD 159.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Franc - Léopold II (Dutch text)
Schulman
Auction 327
Lot 529
Internet Archive
25 Apr 2007 1887 – KM#29.1; L.WIENER UNC
(About Unc)
USD 86.99
(EUR 80.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Franc - Léopold II (Dutch text)
Schulman
Auction 329
Lot 977
Internet Archive
11 Apr 2008 1887 – KM#29.1; L.WIENER XF USD 43.49
(EUR 40.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Franc - Léopold II (Dutch text)
Katz
Auction 63
Lot 640
Internet Archive
26 Jul 2022 1887 – KM#29.2; L WIENER UNC USD 206.60
(EUR 190.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Franc - Léopold II (Dutch text)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Franc - Léopold II (Dutch text)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232116
Lot 64285
Internet Archive
21 Apr 2021 1887 – KM#29.2; L WIENER UNC
(NGC MS65)
USD 222.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Franc - Léopold II (Dutch text)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Franc - Léopold II (Dutch text)
Heritage Auctions
Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 231929
Lot 63179
Internet Archive
18 Jul 2019 1887 – KM#29.2; L WIENER UNC
(NGC MS65)
USD 216.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Franc - Léopold II (Dutch text)
Schulman
Auction 329
Lot 976
Internet Archive
11 Apr 2008 1887 – KM#29.2; L WIENER XF
(Extremely fine / FDC)
USD 54.37
(EUR 50.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Franc - Léopold II (Dutch text)
Katz
Auction 88
Lot 256
Internet Archive
28 Jun 2023 Undetermined UNC USD 35.88
(EUR 33.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Franc - Léopold II (Dutch text)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Franc - Léopold II (Dutch text)
Katz
Auction 101
Lot 459
Internet Archive
18 Nov 2023 Undetermined F USD 16.31
(EUR 15.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
The lot includes several items.
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