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1 Franc - Léopold II French text

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

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Features

Issuer Belgium
King Leopold II (1865-1909)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 1904-1909
Value 1 Franc (1 BEF)
Currency Franc (1832-2001)
Composition Silver (.835) (16.5% copper)
Weight 5 g
Diameter 23 mm
Thickness 1.45 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized 30 July 1932
Number
N#
283
References Mor# 198, 198a, etc.
Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).
, KM# 56
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
, LA# BFM-89
Laurens Aernout; 2017. Catalogus van Belgische Numismatische Uitgiften / Volume 2017: 1831-2017. Numismatica Zuidwest-Vlaanderen, Europees Genootschap voor Munt- en Penningkunde.
, Schön# 21
Battenberg Gietl Verlag (publisher). Weltmünzkatalog. Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Bavaria, Germany (4 volumes).

Obverse

The portrait in of Leopold II facing left surrounded by the legend in French, and the designer's initials below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LEOPOLD II ROI DES BELGES
TH VINÇOTTE

Translation: Leopold II, King of the Belgians

Engraver: Thomas Vinçotte

Reverse

The value and date surrounded by a wreath of ivy and oak twigs

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1
FRANC
1909

Engraver: Thomas Vinçotte

Edge

Reeded

Mint

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

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC References Frequency
1904  Photo 803 000 $ 15 $ 15 $ 25 $ 28 $ 50 KM# 56.1
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
, Mor# 198
Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).
TH. VINÇOTTE (signature with point) 41%
1904  KM# 56.2
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
, Mor# 198a
Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).
TH VINÇOTTE (signature without point) 3%
1909  Photo 2 250 000 $ 13 $ 19 $ 19 KM# 56.1
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
, Mor# 200
Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).
TH. VINÇOTTE (signature with point) 48%
1909  Photo $ 14 $ 15 $ 15 $ 27 KM# 56.2
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
, Mor# 200a
Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).
TH VINÇOTTE (signature without point) 36%

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Actual silver weight: 0.134 oz
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Examples of the type

Picture 1 of the example of 1 Franc - Léopold II (French text) Picture 2 of the example of 1 Franc - Léopold II (French text)
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1909 – KM# 56.2, Mor# 200a – TH VINÇOTTE (signature without point) (see more)
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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Franc - Léopold II (French text)
Katz
Auction 94
Lot 380
Internet Archive
30 Aug 2023 1904 – KM# 56.1, Mor# 198 – TH. VINÇOTTE (signature with point) UNC
(UNC- with full mint luster)
USD 17.41
(EUR 15.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Franc - Léopold II (French text)
Katz
Auction 57
Lot 2183
Internet Archive
19 Mar 2022 1904 – KM# 56.1, Mor# 198 – TH. VINÇOTTE (signature with point) XF USD 11.61
(EUR 10.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Franc - Léopold II (French text)
Katz
Auction 94
Lot 381
Internet Archive
30 Aug 2023 1909 – KM# 56.1, Mor# 200 – TH. VINÇOTTE (signature with point) XF
(XF/AUNC with mint luster & minor hairlines)
USD 12.77
(EUR 11.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Franc - Léopold II (French text)
Katz
Auction 194
Lot 61
Internet Archive
15 May 2026 Undetermined VF USD 9.29
(EUR 8.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Franc - Léopold II (French text)
Katz
Auction 192
Lot 764
Internet Archive
24 Apr 2026 Undetermined VF USD 5.80
(EUR 5.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Franc - Léopold II (French text)
Katz
Auction 192
Lot 763
Internet Archive
24 Apr 2026 Undetermined VF USD 8.12
(EUR 7.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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