ObverseImage: Wikimedia Commons · Leymonnerye, Léon (1803 - 1879), dessinateur · CC0
Belgium 5 Francs
Belgium
1860–1864
Reference data compiled from public catalogs
Estimated Melt Value
$57.27
Based on Silver spot price ($79.17/oz) · 90.0% purity · 25g
Updated 6:41 PM
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Specifications
| Country | Belgium |
| Years Minted | 1860–1864 |
| Composition | 0.900 silver |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Reeded |
Design
Obverse
Head of Leopold I facing left.
Reverse
Crowned shield with the Belgian lion.
History & Notable Facts
The 1860-1864 Belgian 5 Franc coins were struck in silver at the Brussels mint, a process that recycled metal from older European currencies to meet growing demand.
This made them practical for everyday use in a newly independent nation, with each coin weighing 25 grams and featuring Leopold I's portrait on the obverse. The reverse showed the Belgian coat of arms, a design that echoed French influences without overt imitation.
Mintage figures for specific years remain unclear; records from that era are spotty at best.
Some collectors note these coins' subtle edge lettering, a detail that once foiled casual counterfeiters—though not always the determined ones.
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