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2 Francs - Léopold II Pattern

Features

Issuer Belgium
King Leopold II (1865-1909)
Type Patterns
Year 1901
Value 2 Francs (2 BEF)
Currency Franc (1832-2001)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
569741
References Dupriez# 1330
Charles Dupriez; 1949. Monnaies et essais monétaires du Royaume de Belgique et du Congo Belge. Brussels, Belgium (3 volumes).

Obverse

The portrait in left profile of Leopold II of Belgium surrounded by the legend in French

Script: Latin

Lettering: LEOPOLD II ROI DES BELGES

Translation: Leopold II, King of the Belgians

Engraver: Thomas Vinçotte

Reverse

A sitting lion, date at left, value and designer below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE
1901
2 FCS.
VINÇOTTE

Unabridged legend: Francs

Translation: Unity Makes Strength

Engraver: Thomas Vinçotte

Edge

Reeded

Mint

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

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Francs - Léopold II (Pattern)Picture 1 of a sold 2 Francs - Léopold II (Pattern)
Jean Elsen & ses Fils
Auction 145
Lot 2033
Internet Archive
18 Sep 2020 XF USD 3481.18
(EUR 3000.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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