1871 Belgium 5 Francs – Leopold II ( (VF )
CA$95.00
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Country: Belgium
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Denomination: 5 Francs
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Year: 1871
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Ruler: King Leopold II (reigned 1865–1909)
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Mint: Brussels (no mintmark visible on standard issues)
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Engraver: Leopold Wiener (name “LEOP WIENER” visible under bust)
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Composition: .900 Silver
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Weight: 25 grams
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Actual Silver Weight (ASW): 0.7234 troy oz
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Diameter: 37 mm
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Edge: Lettered
🖼 Obverse
Portrait of Leopold II facing left with legend:
“LEOPOLD II ROI DES BELGES”
🛡 Reverse
Belgian crowned shield with lion, flanked by laurel branches and legend:
“L’UNION FAIT LA FORCE” (Unity Makes Strength)