Belgium 20 Francs 1882. Sold.

Description

Kingdom of Belgium.

Ruler, Leopold II, 1865-1909.

1882 20 Francs (20 Frank).

Obverse: King's bust to the right. (Finer beard).

Engraver: Leopold Wiener, LW below bust.

Obverse Legend: LEOPOLD II ROI DES BELGES, (Leopold II King of the Belgians).

Reverse: Crowned and mantled arms.

Legend: L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE, (Unity Makes Strength).

Edge: Plain with raised lettering: *****DIEU*PROTEGE*LA*BELGIQUE, (God Protects Belgium).

Mintage: 522,000 by far the lowest in this series.

Catalogue: KM #37

Gold, 0.900, 6.45g, 0.1867 oz AGW, 21mm.

Grade: EF, very lightly cleaned.

This coin has sold.