18k Leopold II Belgian gold coin in 14k holder, 6.75 dwts
1.25" diameter

(source: coininvest.com) The 20 Francs Belges gold coins are historic coins minted in the nineteenth century under the reign of Leopold II who was a Belgium monarch between 1865 and1909. The Belgian 20 Francs were minted between 1870 and 1882 and are one of the most frequently encountered gold coins when it comes to Belgian gold coins. Some of the coins minted by the Belgium Mint have French and Flemish inscriptions. The high purity of 90.00% of the Belgian 20 Francs makes these gold coins to be desired by investors and collectors alike.

The coin was engraved by Leopold Weiner-- a Belgian engraver and sculptor. He was a resident of Boitsfort, a small town near Brussels, of which he was several times elected mayor. In this place he devoted his undivided attention to engraving and sculpture; and several pieces of statuary sculptured by him are displayed in public squares throughout Belgium. In 1864 he was appointed engraver to the government, and soon after royal engraver, various titles of distinction being conferred upon him.

Good condition overall