Belgium. 5 Francs 1853 (No reserve price)

5 francs (or similar value in silver) featuring the effigy of King Leopold I of Belgium ("Bare Head"), engraved by Leopold Wiener to commemorate the marriage of the Duke and Duchess of Brabant (future King Leopold II and Marie-Henriette of Habsburg-Lorraine). • Obverse: Bare head of Leopold I to the left with the legend LEOPOLD PREMIER - ROI DES BELGES. • Reverse: Busts of the Duke and Duchess of Brabant together with the date 21 - 22 AUGUST 1853 • Country: Belgium • Sovereign: Leopold I (1831–1865) • Obverse: Bare head of Leopold I to the left, with the legend LEOPOLD PREMIER ROI DES BELGES and the signature L. WIENER at the bottom. • Metal: Silver (fineness 900/1000) • Diameter: 37 mm (for the 5 francs) • Weight: Approximately 25 g (for the 5 francs)

Estimate:$307.89

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