Belgium 5 francs Leopold I II 50 Years History KM-8a UNC PCGS copper coin 1880

The Belgium 5 Francs “50 Years of History” copper coin, 1880 (KM-8a), is a remarkable numismatic issue honoring the half-century anniversary of Belgian independence. Struck in copper and certified UNC by PCGS, it carries profound symbolic and artistic value. On the obverse, the conjoined portraits of King Leopold I and King Leopold II are finely detailed, with their names inscribed along the rim and a small five-pointed star above, emphasizing continuity between Belgium’s first two monarchs. The reverse presents a majestic allegorical female figure draped in classical robes, holding the Constitution of Belgium (Constitution Belge) and an olive branch, standing proudly beside a lion — the eternal symbol of courage and national strength. Around her are architectural motifs including the Palace of Justice and the Congress Column, together with radiant sunbeams and the dual dates 1830–1880, commemorating 50 years of freedom and constitutional monarchy. This coin embodies Belgium’s struggle for sovereignty and the establishment of its democratic institutions. A rare collector’s treasure, it combines historic resonance, masterful engraving, and certified quality.

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