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| Rare Leopold II 20 Francs (second version) Obvers Head of King Leopold II facing right, with the inscription LEOPOLD ROI DES BELGES Under the head are the engraver's initials L W, and the date. This is the second type from 1870 to 1882 inclusive. On the second type, there is a redesigned portrait, he is shown with a slightly longer but coarser beard and different shaped truncation at the neck, and other small differences including larger lettering and date numerals. Dates from 1867 to 1869 can only be first type, while dates from 1871 onwards can only be second type. 1870 occurs in both types, in which case the shape of the neck truncation is the easiest way to identify the different types. Reverse Belgian coat of arms, a lion in a circular shield draped in an ermine cape topped by a crown. the inscription reads: L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE 20 FR Edge The edge has raised 5-pointed stars with the raised lettering:- DIEU PROTEGE LA BELGIQUE Weight:6,4516g. 900 Gold |
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