Description Kingdom of Belgium. Decimal coinage. Ruler: Leopold II, 1865-1909. 1868 B Five Francs. (Position B: The edge lettering reads in upright position when the obverse side (with head) faces up.). Obverse: Head of King Leopold II facing left, legend in French surrounding, designer at bottom. Legend: LEOPOLD II ROI DES BELGES (Leopold the Second, King of the Belgians). Designer: Leopold Wiener (below bust). Reverse: Belgium coat of arms within wreath dividing the value, motto in French above, year below. Legend: L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE (Unity Makes Strength). Designer: Leopold Wiener. Edge reads: DIEU PROTEGE LA BELGIQUE *** (God Protects Belgium). Catalogue: KM# 24. Mintage 6,751,000 includes both edge positions A & B. Silver, 0.900, 0.7234 oz ASW, 25.00g, 37mm. Grade: Obverse aVF with blue tone to the edge. Reverse VF, with patchy tones.
