Leopold I (1831-65)

Obverse: Head of King Leopold I of Belgium facing left, with sideburns, wearing an oak wreath tied with a ribbon behind.

Lettering (French): LEOPOLD PREMIER ROI DES BELGES; BRAEMT F.

Engraver: Joseph-Pierre Braemt

Reverse: Inscription in three lines. Five-pointed star below. Oak wreath around with leaves and acorns.

Lettering (French): 5 FRANCS 1848 ★

Engraver: Joseph-Pierre Braemt

Edge (text in French): DIEU PROTÈGE LA BELGIQUE ***

Guaranteed genuine.