Belgium 5 francs Leopold II Coinage Position A KM-24 AU58 PCGS silver coin 1873

The Belgium 5 Francs silver coin 1873, Leopold II Coinage Position A (KM-24), is an exceptional piece of 19th-century European numismatics. Struck in silver and graded AU58 by PCGS, this coin features on the obverse the detailed left-facing portrait of King Leopold II, with the surrounding inscription LEOPOLD II ROI DES BELGES and the signature of engraver Leopold Wiener beneath the bust. The reverse presents the crowned Belgian coat of arms with a bold lion rampant, symbolizing strength and national pride, flanked by laurel branches tied with a ribbon. The denomination 5 F appears on either side of the shield, while the motto L’UNION FAIT LA FORCE (Unity Makes Strength) is inscribed along the upper rim, with the date 1873 below. This issue belongs to the early years of Leopold II’s reign, a period marked by modernization within Belgium and the strengthening of its monarchy. With its elegant design, historic context, and PCGS certification, this coin is a highly desirable collectible that unites artistry, history, and rarity.

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