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2½ Francs - Léopold I (large head)
🇧🇪 Belgium · 2½ Francs · 1832–2001
| Weight | 12.5 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Mintage | 995,673 |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 90% Silver, 10% Copper (10% copper) |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Léopold Wiener |
| Ruler | Léopold I |
| Reference | KM# 12 |
| Collector's Key World ID | CKW-BEL-37 |
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Varieties & References
Other recorded varieties for 1848:
- 2½ Francs - Léopold I (Small head) · Small head
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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1848 Belgium 2½ Francs coins were minted?
995,673 were struck.
What is a 1848 Belgium 2½ Francs made of?
90% Silver, 10% Copper (10% copper), weighing 12.5 g.
What is the melt value of a 1848 Belgium 2½ Francs?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1848 Belgium 2½ Francs a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.
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