5 Francs - Leopold III BELGIE BELGIQUE

Features

Issuer	Belgium
King	Leopold III (1934-1951)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1938-1939
Value	5 Francs (5 BEF)
Currency	Franc (1832-2001)
Composition	Nickel
Weight	9 g
Diameter	25 mm
Thickness	2.5 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	18 January 1951
Number	N# 8134
References	KM# 117, 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-134, Laurens Aernout; 2017. Catalogus van Belgische Numismatische Uitgiften : 1831-2017. Numismatica Zuidwest-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Schön# 76 Gerhard Schön; 2022. Weltmünzkatalog / 20. Jahrhundert: 1901-2000 (47. Auflage). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany. And 2 more volumes.

Obverse

Three coats of arms of Brabant (top), Antwerp (left) and Liège (right) in front of a tree dividing the bilingual legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BELGIE BELGIQUE =
L G

Translation: Belgium

Engraver: Ernest Wijnants

Reverse

A sitting lion, date below and value at the right, designer's name at the left.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
5
FR
E. WIJNANTS
1939

Unabridged legend: Frank / Francs

Engraver: Ernest Wijnants

Edge

Reeded with incused lettering. Legends divided by star or crown.

Script: Latin

Lettering: * BELGIE * BELGIQUE *

Translation: Belgium

Mint

Comments

Position A: The edge lettering reads in upright position when the side with the denomination is facing up.
Position B: The edge lettering reads upside down when the side with the denomination is facing up.

See also

• Cat or feline
• Coat of Arms

• 5 Francs - Léopold III (BELGIQUE BELGIE)

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Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Price
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