Belgium 20 francs, 1870 - 1882

Information

NumberKM# 37
CountryBelgium
PeriodKing Leopold II (1865 - 1909)
RulerLeopold II
CurrencyBelgian franc
Coin typeCirculation coins
Denomination20 francs
Melt value6.45 XAUg x 0.900 = 731 USD
Year1870 - 1882
Edge typeLettered
Edge description'DIEU * PROTÈGE * LA * BELGIQUE *****'
ShapeRound
AlignmentCoin (180°)
CompositionGold 0.900
Weight (g)6.45
Diameter (mm)21
Thickness (mm)1.25

Obverse:

20 francs 1870 - 1882, Belgium

Royal family 

Description
Leopold II of Belgium (King of the Belgians)

Legend
LEOPOLD II
L W
ROI DES BELGES

Creators: Leopold Wiener (LW)

Reverse

20 francs 1870 - 1882, Belgium

Coat of arms  Crowns 

Description
Lion (heraldry)

Legend
20 FR
L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE

Creators: Leopold Wiener (LW)

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Mintage, Rarity, Worth

YearMintageRarityValue, USD
UNCBUProof
1882522.000--
R
$ 834
18782.555.400--
18775.906.000--
18762.070.000--
18754.134.000--
18743.046.000--
18712.259.000--
1870+--


Collection

1882$ 834  
1878$ *****  
1877$ *****  
1876$ *****  
1875$ *****  
1874$ *****  
1871$ *****  
1870$ *****