Belgium 5 francs Leopold II Coinage Position A KM-24 MS61 PCGS silver coin 1873

The Belgium 5 Francs silver coin 1873, Leopold II Coinage Position A (KM-24), is a superb representation of Belgium’s 19th-century monetary history. Certified MS61 by PCGS, it stands as a remarkable collector’s piece, blending artistry, symbolism, and national pride. The obverse features a finely executed left-facing portrait of King Leopold II, Belgium’s second monarch, with the inscription LEOPOLD II ROI DES BELGES encircling the rim and the engraver Leopold Wiener’s signature beneath the bust. The reverse displays the crowned Belgian coat of arms, a powerful lion rampant at its center, flanked by ornate laurel branches tied with a ribbon. Above the shield appears the national motto L’UNION FAIT LA FORCE (Unity Makes Strength), while the denomination 5 F is placed on either side and the date 1873 is engraved below. This issue belongs to the early years of Leopold II’s reign, a period marked by economic modernization and the strengthening of Belgium’s identity as a constitutional monarchy. With its high preservation, official certification, and historical significance, this silver coin is an impressive addition to any serious numismatic collection.

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