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BELGIUM,Leopold II (1865-1909), 5 Francs, 24.95g, 1880, 50th anniversary of the independance,14 rays to left of column, touching border, reeded edge (Dupriez 1217 ; LA#BHM-4.2 ; NBBM-10), with top lid of its original red box bearing arms of Belgium and legend "50ME ANNIVERSAIRE DE L'INDÉPENDANCE NATIONALE 1830-1880", iridescent toning, minute knocks, good extremely fine. PROVENANCE: Belgiam family of diplomats.
(250-350 EUR)