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5 Francs - Léopold I

Features

Issuer Belgium
Król Leopold I (1831-1865)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 1832-1849
Value 5 Francs (5 BEF)
Currency Franc (1832-2001)
Composition Srebro (.900) (10% copper)
Weight 25 g
Diameter 37 mm
Thickness 2.55 mm
Shape Okrągły
Technique Frezowana
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized 1 August 1932
Number
N#
255
References Mor# 7, 7a, etc.
Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).
, KM# 3
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
, LA# BFM-124, BFM-125
Laurens Aernout; 2017. Catalogus van Belgische Numismatische Uitgiften / Volume 2017: 1831-2017. Numismatica Zuidwest-Vlaanderen, Europees Genootschap voor Munt- en Penningkunde.

Obverse

(en) Head of King Leopold I of Belgium facing left, with sideburns, wearing an oak wreath tied with a ribbon behind. Legend in French.

Script: łaciński

Lettering:
LEOPOLD PREMIER ROI DES BELGES
BRAEMT F.

Unabridged legend: Braemt fecit

Engraver: Joseph-Pierre Braemt

Reverse

(en) Inscription in three lines. Five-pointed star below. Oak wreath around with leaves and acorns.

Script: łaciński

Lettering:
5
FRANCS
1832

Engraver: Joseph-Pierre Braemt

Edge

(en) Incuse 1832-1844) or raised (1847-1849) lettered plain edge

Script: łaciński

Lettering: DIEU PROTÈGE LA BELGIQUE *

Mint

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

Comments

Pozycja A: Napisy na krawędzi są czytane w pozycji pionowej, gdy rewers (z nominałem) jest skierowany do góry.
Pozycja B: Napis na krawędzi jest odczytywany w pozycji pionowej, gdy awers (z głową) jest skierowany do góry.Automatically translated

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC References Frequency
1832  Mor# 7
Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).
(en) Edge incuse lettering; Medal alignment 1.8%
1832  37 352 $ 170 Mor# 7a
Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).
(en) Edge incuse lettering; Position A 4%
1832  Photo Mor# 7b
Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).
(en) Edge incuse lettering; Position B 1.1%
1833  Mor# 8
Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).
(en) Edge incuse lettering; Medal alignment 1.6%
1833  Photo 1 125 666 $ 130 $ 130 $ 4300 Mor# 8a
Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).
(en) Edge incuse lettering; Position A 19%
1833  Photo $ 110 $ 110 $ 2500 Mor# 8b
Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).
(en) Edge incuse lettering; Position B 13%
1834  349 976 $ 110 Mor# 9a
Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).
(en) Edge incuse lettering; Position A 4%
1834  Mor# 9b
Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).
(en) Edge incuse lettering; Position B 1.8%
1835  Photo 369 768 $ 200 Mor# 10a
Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).
(en) Edge incuse lettering; Position A 5%
1835  Mor# 10b
Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).
(en) Edge incuse lettering; Position B 2%
1838  5 203 Mor# 11a
Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).
(en) Edge incuse lettering; Position A 1.3%
1838  Mor# 11b
Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).
(en) Edge incuse lettering; Position B 1.1%
1840  Mor# 11c
Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).
(en) Edge incuse lettering 1.9%
1841  Mor# 11d
Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).
(en) Edge incuse lettering 1.9%
1844  80 200 Mor# 12a
Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).
(en) Edge incuse lettering; Position A 3%
1844  Mor# 12b
Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).
(en) Edge incuse lettering; Position B 0.8%
1847  Photo 699 601 $ 130 $ 130 $ 170 Mor# 13
Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).
(en) Edge raised lettering 15%
1848  Photo 2 516 283 $ 53 $ 110 $ 120 Mor# 14
Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).
(en) Edge raised lettering; Varieties with double struck stars exist 42%
1849  Photo 3 013 579 $ 71 $ 87 $ 87 $ 110 $ 110 $ 200 Mor# 15
Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).
(en) Edge raised lettering; Varieties with double struck stars exist 54%

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Country: Belgium
Languages: NL, DE, EN, FR
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Country: Bulgaria
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Country: Francja
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Feedback: 5/55/55/55/55/5 (×44)
Country: Belgium
Languages: EN, DE, FR, NL

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Bullion value: USD 53.42 Search tips
This value is given for information purpose only. It is based on a price of srebro at 2374 USD/kg. Numista does not buy or sell coins or metal.
Actual srebro weight: 0.723 oz
Current srebro price: 73.84 USD/oz (see silver price )

Examples of the type

Picture 1 of the example of 5 Francs - Léopold I
© tolnomur
1848 – Mor# 14 – (en) Edge raised lettering; Varieties with double struck stars exist (see more)
Picture 1 of the example of 5 Francs - Léopold I Picture 2 of the example of 5 Francs - Léopold I
© La Catastrophe ultraviolette
1848 – Mor# 14 – (en) Edge raised lettering; Varieties with double struck stars exist (see more)
Picture 1 of the example of 5 Francs - Léopold I Picture 2 of the example of 5 Francs - Léopold I
© La Catastrophe ultraviolette
1849 – Mor# 15 – (en) Edge raised lettering; Varieties with double struck stars exist (see more)
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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs - Léopold IPicture 1 of a sold 5 Francs - Léopold I
Sincona AG
Auction 76
Lot 1005
Internet Archive
17 May 2022 1832 – Mor# 7b – (en) Edge incuse lettering; Position B UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 6340.92
(CHF 5000.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs - Léopold IPicture 1 of a sold 5 Francs - Léopold IPicture 1 of a sold 5 Francs - Léopold IPicture 1 of a sold 5 Francs - Léopold I
Heritage Auctions
2021 January 21 - 22 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Platinum & Signature Auction - Dallas 3089
Lot 30061
Internet Archive
21 Jan 2021 1833 – Mor# 8a – (en) Edge incuse lettering; Position A UNC
(NGC MS66)
USD 4080.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs - Léopold IPicture 1 of a sold 5 Francs - Léopold IPicture 1 of a sold 5 Francs - Léopold IPicture 1 of a sold 5 Francs - Léopold I
Heritage Auctions
2021 January 21 - 22 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Platinum & Signature Auction - Dallas 3089
Lot 30060
Internet Archive
21 Jan 2021 1833 – Mor# 8a – (en) Edge incuse lettering; Position A UNC
(NGC MS67)
USD 7200.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs - Léopold IPicture 1 of a sold 5 Francs - Léopold IPicture 1 of a sold 5 Francs - Léopold IPicture 1 of a sold 5 Francs - Léopold I
Heritage Auctions
2020 November 5 - 6 World & Ancient Coins Platinum and Signature Online Auction - Dallas 3088
Lot 34256
Internet Archive
5 Nov 2020 1833 – Mor# 8a – (en) Edge incuse lettering; Position A UNC
(NGC MS66)
USD 3600.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs - Léopold IPicture 1 of a sold 5 Francs - Léopold IPicture 1 of a sold 5 Francs - Léopold IPicture 1 of a sold 5 Francs - Léopold I
Heritage Auctions
2020 January 12 - 13 World Coins Signature Auction - New York 3081
Lot 30251
Internet Archive
13 Jan 2020 1833 – Mor# 8a – (en) Edge incuse lettering; Position A UNC
(NGC MS66)
USD 3120.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs - Léopold IPicture 1 of a sold 5 Francs - Léopold IPicture 1 of a sold 5 Francs - Léopold IPicture 1 of a sold 5 Francs - Léopold I
Heritage Auctions
2022 January 18 - 19 NYINC World Coins Signature Auction 3098
Lot 33419
Internet Archive
18 Jan 2022 1833 – Mor# 8b – (en) Edge incuse lettering; Position B UNC
(NGC MS66)
USD 4080.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs - Léopold IPicture 1 of a sold 5 Francs - Léopold IPicture 1 of a sold 5 Francs - Léopold IPicture 1 of a sold 5 Francs - Léopold I
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232142
Lot 61377
Internet Archive
14 Oct 2021 1833 – Mor# 8b – (en) Edge incuse lettering; Position B UNC
(NGC MS61)
USD 504.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs - Léopold IPicture 1 of a sold 5 Francs - Léopold IPicture 1 of a sold 5 Francs - Léopold IPicture 1 of a sold 5 Francs - Léopold IPicture 1 of a sold 5 Francs - Léopold I
Heritage Auctions
2021 March 25 - 27 The Paramount Collection World & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Dallas 3096
Lot 30124
Internet Archive
25 Mar 2021 1835 – Mor# 10a – (en) Edge incuse lettering; Position A UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 5040.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs - Léopold IPicture 1 of a sold 5 Francs - Léopold IPicture 1 of a sold 5 Francs - Léopold IPicture 1 of a sold 5 Francs - Léopold I
Heritage Auctions
2019 September 5 - 9 Long Beach Expo World & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Long Beach 3076
Lot 31046
Internet Archive
5 Sep 2019 1847 – Mor# 13 – (en) Edge raised lettering UNC
(PCGS MS64)
USD 1020.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs - Léopold I
Schulman
Auction 329
Lot 946
Internet Archive
11 Apr 2008 1847 – Mor# 13 – (en) Edge raised lettering VF USD 69.77
(EUR 60.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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