Belgium 5 francs Republic Coinage King Leopold II AU58 PCGS silver coin 1870

The Belgium 5 Francs 1870 silver coin with the portrait of King Leopold II is a remarkable piece of 19th-century numismatic history. On the obverse, it presents a finely detailed left-facing bust of Leopold II with his distinctive beard and wavy hair, surrounded by the French inscription “LEOPOLD II ROI DES BELGES,” symbolizing his reign as King of the Belgians. At the bottom, the engraver’s signature “LEOP WIENER” is clearly visible. The reverse depicts the national coat of arms of Belgium — a crowned rampant lion within a shield, holding a sword and raising its paw in defiance, surrounded by laurel branches tied with a ribbon. Above the crest appears the national motto “L’UNION FAIT LA FORCE” (“Unity Makes Strength”), while below the denomination 5 F and the year 1870 are clearly inscribed. Leopold II ruled from 1865 to 1909 and played a key role in modernizing Belgium, leaving behind a complex legacy in European and colonial history. This coin, struck in silver and graded AU58 by PCGS, belongs to the classic series of Belgian 5 Francs modeled after the Latin Monetary Union standard. Scarce in higher grades, it appeals to collectors of certified world silver coins and Belgian royal issues.

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