Features
Issuer Belgium
King Leopold II (1865-1909)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 1865-1878
Value 5 Francs (5 BEF)
Currency Franc (1832-2001)
Composition Silver (.900) (10% copper)
Weight 25 g
Diameter 37 mm
Thickness 3 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized 30 July 1932
Number N#276Help
References KM# 24, LA# BFM-127, Mor# 152, 153, etc.
Obverse
Head of King Leopold II facing left, legend in French surrounding, designer at bottom

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LEOPOLD II ROI DES BELGES
LEOP WIENER

Translation: Leopold II, King of the Belgians

Engraver: Léopold Wiener

Reverse
Belgian coat of arms within wreath dividing the value, motto in French above, year below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE
5 F
1871

Unabridged legend: 5 Francs

Translation: Unity Makes Strength

Engraver: Léopold Wiener

Edge
Plain with lettering

Script: Latin

Lettering: DIEU PROTEGE LA BELGIQUE ★ ★ ★

Translation: God Protects Belgium

Mint
Royal Mint of Belgium, Brussels, Belgium (983-2017