1868 position A Leopold II Belgian Silver 5 Francs (small head)

Obverse

1868 position A Leopold II Belgian Silver 5 Francs (small head) (Obverse)

Reverse

1868 position A Leopold II Belgian Silver 5 Francs (small head) (Reverse)

Type Details

Designer(s) / Engraver(s):
Country:	Belgium
Period:	Leopold II
Face value:	5 Francs
Dates:	From 1865 to 1878
Purpose:	Circulation

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

Reverse:	Coat of arms
Legend:	L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE

Edge:	Plain with inscription: DIEU PROTEGE LA BELGIQUE

	Leopold Wiener

Catalogue:	KM# 24

Currency

Unit:	Belgian Franc
System:	Decimal

Fractions:	100 Centimes = 1 Franc

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Issue

Year:	1868 position A
Mintage:	6,751,000
Scarcity:
Valuation:
Notes:	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:	3.00mm

Description

Varieties:

Position A: with edge lettering upright when the reverse side is upwards.
Position B: with edge lettering upright when the obverse side is upwards.

Value Range

Year	Mintage	G	F	VF	EF	AU	UNC	BU	PF
1868 position A	6,751,000		$38.00	$40.00	$80	$97	$120