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1 Franc - Léopold II Trial; French text

Features

Issuer Belgium
King Leopold II (1865-1909)
Type Patterns
Year 1902
Value 1 Franc
1 BEF = USD 0.029
Currency Franc (1832-2001)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Number
N#
569974
References Dupriez# 1373 var.
Charles Dupriez; 1949. Monnaies et essais monétaires du Royaume de Belgique et du Congo Belge. Brussels, Belgium (3 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
1902

Engraver: Thomas Vinçotte

Edge

Reeded

Mint

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

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Franc - Léopold II (Trial; French text)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Franc - Léopold II (Trial; French text)
Jean Elsen & ses Fils
Auction 158
Lot 1311
Internet Archive
22 Mar 2024 USD 556.99
(EUR 480.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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