1 Franc - Leopold II Independence

Commemorative issue

Fifty Years of the Belgian Independence

Obverse

The profiles of Kings Leopold I and II with their names on both sides. 5-Pointed star above, designer below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LEOPOLD I * LEOPOLD II
L. WIENER

Engraver: Léopold Wiener

Reverse

The Belgian coat of arms divides the value. The collar of Order of Leopold has face-to-face monograms "LR" ("Leopoldus Rex" for King Leopold I). Legend in French above, dates below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ROYAUME DE BELGIQUE
1 F
1830 1880

Unabridged legend: 1 Franc

Translation: Kingdom of Belgium

Engraver: Léopold Wiener

Edge

Reeded

Mint

See also

• Independence
• Monarch
• Coat of Arms

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1880			545 222	$ 8.70	$ 12	$ 18	$ 18	$ 31	$ 49	$ 67

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Bullion value: USD 9.21

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Actual silver weight: 0.134 oz

Current silver price: 68.63 USD/oz (see silver price )

Past sales

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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232435 Lot 65200	22 Aug 2024	UNC (PCGS MS63)	USD 109.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 128 Lot 267	3 Jun 2024	UNC	USD 48.61 (EUR 42.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 61 Lot 2517	7 Jun 2022	UNC	USD 79.85 (EUR 69.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 184 Lot 100	27 Feb 2026	AU	USD 48.61 (EUR 42.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 180 Lot 81	2 Jan 2026	AU	USD 37.03 (EUR 32.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 161 Lot 262	18 Jun 2025	AU	USD 42.82 (EUR 37.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232343 Lot 64161	19 Oct 2023	AU (NGC AU58)	USD 45.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 96 Lot 310	23 Sep 2023	AU	USD 21.99 (EUR 19.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 154 Lot 350	12 Apr 2025	XF	USD 34.72 (EUR 30.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 136 Lot 1126	28 Aug 2024	XF	USD 24.30 (EUR 21.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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