5 Francs - Léopold II small head

Features

Issuer	Belgium
Król	Leopold II (1865-1909)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Years	1865-1878
Value	5 Francs (5 BEF)
Currency	Franc (1832-2001)
Composition	Srebro (.900) (10% copper)
Weight	25 g
Diameter	37 mm
Thickness	3 mm
Shape	Okrągły
Technique	Frezowana
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	30 July 1932
Number	N# 276
References	Mor# 152, 153, etc. Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes). , KM# 24 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). , LA# BFM-127 Laurens Aernout; 2017. Catalogus van Belgische Numismatische Uitgiften / Volume 2017: 1831-2017. Numismatica Zuidwest-Vlaanderen, Europees Genootschap voor Munt- en Penningkunde.

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Obverse

Głowa króla Leopolda II zwrócona w lewo, legenda w języku francuskim, projektant na dole Automatically translated

Script: łaciński

Lettering:
LEOPOLD II ROI DES BELGES
LEOP WIENER

Engraver: Léopold Wiener

Reverse

Herb Belgii w wieńcu dzielącym wartość, dewiza w języku francuskim powyżej, rok poniżej. Automatically translated

Script: łaciński

Lettering:
L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE
5 F
1871

Unabridged legend: 5 Francs

Engraver: Léopold Wiener

Edge

Zwykły z napisem Automatically translated

Script: łaciński

Lettering: DIEU PROTEGE 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.

1867 występuje z normalną i dużą cyfrą 7, wysokość cyfry 7 nie różni się.

1873: słowo PROTEGE jest rozmieszczone w większych odstępach, a gwiazdy stoją na jednym wierzchołku.
1865 - 1873: PROTEGE 27 mm.
1873 - 1876: PROTEGE 31 mm.
Niektóre źródła błędnie podają długość 29 mm i 33 mm zamiast 27 mm i 31 mm.

Monety te (wraz z innymi monetami o nominale 5 franków należącymi do Łacińskiej Unii Monetarnej) znajdowały się w częstym obiegu w Salwadorze do czasu ich wycofania 3 września 1892 r. (Źródło: A Monetary History of Central America by Brian Stickney. Strona 213 i 214)

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Position A: The edge lettering reads in upright position when the reverse side (with face value) faces up.
Position B: The edge lettering reads in upright position when the obverse side (with head) faces up.

1867 exists with normal 7 and large 7, the height of the number 7 does not vary.

1873 exists with the word PROTEGE more spaced and stars stand on one peak.
1865 - 1873: PROTEGE 27 mm.
1873 - 1876: PROTEGE 31 mm.
Some sources erroneously indicate a length of 29 mm and 33 mm instead of 27 mm and 31 mm.

These coins (along with other 5 franc coins of the Latin Monetary Union) saw frequent circulation in El Salvador until they were withdrawn on September 3rd, 1892 (Source: A Monetary History of Central America by Brian Stickney. Page 213 & 214)

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Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC	References		Frequency
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1865			$ 200	$ 200	$ 200			Mor# 152 Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).		1.6%
1866								Mor# 153 Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).	(en) F without dot	0.7%
1866				$ 170	$ 450			Mor# 153a Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).	(en) F with dot	0.6%
1867	3 693 144	$ 49	$ 56	$ 60	$ 79	$ 79		Mor# 154 Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).	(en) F without dot	8%
1867			$ 78	$ 78	$ 78			Mor# 154a Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).	(en) F with dot	2%
1867				$ 66				Mor# 154b Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).	(en) F with dot; large 7 in year	0.7%
1868	6 570 564	$ 61	$ 61	$ 63	$ 71	$ 120	$ 290	Mor# 155 Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).	(en) Position A; overdate variety 1868/67 exists (Morin 155b)	19%
1868		$ 76	$ 76	$ 79	$ 86			Mor# 155a Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).	(en) Position B	3%
1869								Mor# - Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).	(en) Without signature --> needs to be confirmed	0.3%
1869	12 657 542	$ 49	$ 61	$ 61	$ 72	$ 83	$ 180	Mor# 156 Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).		22%
1870	10 468 075	$ 43	$ 56	$ 60	$ 71	$ 76	$ 150	Mor# 157 Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).		24%
1871	4 783 434		$ 55	$ 64	$ 73	$ 100	$ 180	Mor# 158 Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).		38%
1872	2 045 000		$ 52	$ 63	$ 66	$ 100	$ 160	Mor# 159 Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).		9%
1873	22 340 959	$ 56	$ 56	$ 66	$ 66	$ 78	$ 150	Mor# 160 Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).	(en) Position A; PROTEGE with normal spacing 27 mm	32%
1873			$ 49	$ 64	$ 68	$ 110		Mor# 160a Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).	(en) Position A; PROTEGE with larger spacing 31 mm; stars stand on one peak	9%
1873				$ 55	$ 71			Mor# 160b Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).	(en) Position B; PROTEGE with larger spacing 31 mm	2%
1874	2 400 000		$ 51	$ 68	$ 77	$ 80	$ 110	Mor# 161 Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).		9%
1875	2 980 941	$ 54	$ 60	$ 60	$ 62	$ 110	$ 110	Mor# 162 Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).		12%
1876	2 159 885		$ 54	$ 64	$ 78	$ 78	$ 180	Mor# 163 Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).		9%
1878	1							Mor# M/N Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).	(en) In possession of National Bank of Belgium	0.3%

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Bullion value: USD 53.02 Search tips

This value is given for information purpose only. It is based on a price of srebro at 2357 USD/kg. Numista does not buy or sell coins or metal.

Actual srebro weight: 0.723 oz

Current srebro price: 73.30 USD/oz (see silver price

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1873 – Mor# 160a – (en) Position A; PROTEGE with larger spacing 31 mm; stars stand on one peak (see more)

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	Katz PREMIUM AUCTION 165 Lot 444	30 Aug 2025	1866 – Mor# 153a – (en) F with dot	XF	USD 451.75 (EUR 389.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 166 Lot 394	16 Aug 2025	1866 – Mor# 153a – (en) F with dot	XF	Unsold
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	Katz Auction 171 Lot 31	10 Oct 2025	1867 – Mor# 154 – (en) F without dot	AU	USD 44.13 (EUR 38.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Summer Evening Auction 162 Lot 692	7 Jul 2025	1867 – Mor# 154 – (en) F without dot	XF	USD 34.84 (EUR 30.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 94 Lot 388	30 Aug 2023	1867 – Mor# 154 – (en) F without dot	XF	USD 26.71 (EUR 23.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 72 Lot 450	21 Dec 2022	1867 – Mor# 154 – (en) F without dot	VF	USD 37.16 (EUR 32.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 69 Lot 430	29 Oct 2022	1867 – Mor# 154 – (en) F without dot	VF	USD 27.87 (EUR 24.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232213 Lot 65405	24 Mar 2022	1867 – Mor# 154a – (en) F with dot	UNC (PCGS MS62)	USD 600.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 94 Lot 389	30 Aug 2023	1867 – Mor# 154a – (en) F with dot	XF	USD 26.71 (EUR 23.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232029 Lot 63266	15 Jul 2020	1868 – Mor# 155 – (en) Position A; overdate variety 1868/67 exists (Morin 155b)	UNC (NGC MS64)	USD 324.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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