1833 position A Leopold I Belgian Silver 5 Francs

Obverse

1833 position A Leopold I Belgian Silver 5 Francs (Obverse)

Reverse

1833 position A Leopold I Belgian Silver 5 Francs (Reverse)

Type Details

Designer(s) / Engraver(s):
Country:	Belgium
Period:	Leopold I
Face value:	5 Francs
Dates:	From 1832 to 1849
Purpose:	Circulation

Obverse:	Head of Leopold I facing left
Legend:	LEOPOLD PREMIER ROI DES BELGES

Reverse:	Denomination and date inside wreath
Legend:	5 FRANCS

Edge:	Inscription: DIEU PROTÈGE LA BELGIQUE

	Joseph-Pierre Braemt

Catalogue:	KM# 3

Currency

Unit:	Belgian Franc
System:	Decimal

Fractions:	100 Centimes = 1 Franc

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Issue

Year:	1833 position A
Mintage:	1,126,000
Scarcity:
Valuation:
Notes:	KM# 3.1 with incuse lettering in the edge. Position A: with edge lettering upright when the reverse side is upwards

Specifications

Total Weight:	25.0000g (0.80 Oz)
Composition:	Silver
Fineness:	0.9000
Silver Content:	22.50g (0.72 Oz)
Silver Value:	$29.34
Alignment:	Coin
Diameter:	37.00mm
Thickness:	2.55mm

Description

Varieties:

KM# 3.1 (1832-1844) with incuse lettering on the edge
- Position A: with edge lettering upright when the reverse side is upwards
- Position B: with edge lettering upright when the obverse side is upwards
KM# 3.2 (1847-1849) with raised lettering on the edge

Value Range

Year	Mintage	G	F	VF	EF	AU	UNC	BU	PF
1833 position A	1,126,000		$50	$270	$570	$680	$820