5 Francs - Léopold II
Features
| Issuer |
Belgian Congo ›
Congo Free State (1885-1908)
 |
|---|---|
| Król |
Leopold II (1885-1908)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 1887-1896 |
| Value | 5 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1887-1908) |
| Composition | Srebro (.900) |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Okrągły |
| Technique | Frezowana |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 18068 |
| References | KM# 8.1 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). Laurens Aernout; 2017. Catalogus van Belgische Numismatische Uitgiften / Volume 2017: 1831-2017. Numismatica Zuidwest-Vlaanderen, Europees Genootschap voor Munt- en Penningkunde. |
Obverse
Popiersie zwrócone w lewo.
Script: łaciński
Lettering:
LEOPOLD II R.D.BELGES SOUV.DE L'ETAT INDEP.DU CONGO
L. WIENER
Engraver: Léopold Wiener
Reverse
Ukoronowane ramiona podtrzymywane przez dwa lwy. Nominał na górze i data na dole.
Script: łaciński
Lettering:
5 FRANCS
TRAVAIL ET PROGRES
1887
Engraver: Léopold Wiener
Edge
Inscripted
Script: łaciński
Lettering: TRAVAIL ET PROGRES
Comments
LA#VCM-11: legenda z 1887 roku: LEOPOLD II ROI DES BELGES SOUV. DE L'ETAT INDEP. DU CONGO
LA#VCM-12: legenda do 1887: LEOPOLD II R. D. BELGES SOUV. DE L'ETAT INDEP. DU CONGO
LA#VCM-12: legenda do 1887: LEOPOLD II R. D. BELGES SOUV. DE L'ETAT INDEP. DU CONGO
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| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | Frequency | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| 1887 | 
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8 000 | $ 1300 | 46% | |||||||||||
| 1891 |
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30 000 | $ 1600 | 33% | |||||||||||
| 1894 |
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50 000 | $ 590 | $ 1400 | (en) 1894/1 overdate variety exists | 29% | |||||||||
| 1896 |
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110 000 | $ 550 | $ 650 | (en) 1896/4 overdate variety exists | 31% | |||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 68
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Bullion value: USD 53.08
This value is given for information purpose only. It is based on a price of srebro at 2359 USD/kg. Numista does not buy or sell coins or metal.
Actual srebro weight: 0.723 oz
Current srebro price: 73.38 USD/oz (see silver price 
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Version | Grade | Sold price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Oslo Myntgalleri Auction 40 Lot 283 
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10 May 2025 | 1887 | UNC |
USD 1396.51
(NOK 13 000.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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| © Oslo Myntgalleri | ||||||
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Heritage Auctions 2022 January 18 - 19 NYINC World Coins Signature Auction 3098 Lot 33411
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18 Jan 2022 | 1887 |
UNC (NGC MS65) |
USD 3360.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
|
| © Heritage Auctions | ||||||
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Heritage Auctions Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 231927 Lot 61171
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4 Jul 2019 | 1887 |
UNC (NGC UNC Details (Obverse Tooled)) |
USD 240.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
|
| © Heritage Auctions | ||||||
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Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232225 Lot 64386
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16 Jun 2022 | 1887 |
AU (NGC AU Details (Surface Hairlines)) |
USD 660.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
|
| © Heritage Auctions | ||||||
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The Coinhouse Auctions Auction 15 Lot 241
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20 Jun 2020 | 1887 | VF |
USD 511.74
(EUR 440.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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| © The Coinhouse Auctions | ||||||
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Katz Auction 146 Lot 121
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14 Dec 2024 | 1891 | UNC |
USD 1164.21
(EUR 1001.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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| © Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp. | ||||||
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Heritage Auctions 2020 August 5 - 7 World Coins & Ancient Coins Platinum Night Auction - Dallas 3085 Lot 31205
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5 Aug 2020 | 1891 |
UNC (NGC MS63) |
USD 2640.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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| © Heritage Auctions | ||||||
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Katz Jubilee Auction 60 Lot 1522
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14 May 2022 | 1894 – (en) 1894/1 overdate variety exists | AU |
USD 1938.80
(EUR 1667.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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| © Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp. | ||||||
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Heritage Auctions 2019 April 25 - 29 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Chicago 3073 Lot 32414
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29 Apr 2019 | 1894 – (en) 1894/1 overdate variety exists |
AU (NGC AU55) |
USD 576.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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| © Heritage Auctions | ||||||
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Katz Auction 120 Lot 525
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13 Apr 2024 | 1894 – (en) 1894/1 overdate variety exists | XF |
USD 586.18
(EUR 504.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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| © Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp. | ||||||
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