Belgijski zlatni novcic 1874 20 Francs Leopold II

Belgian Gold Coins of Leopold II 1865 - 1909
Leopold II of Belgium reigned from 1865 to 1909. Gold coins were issued from 1867 to 1882, we buy and sell Belgian gold 20 francs (franks) and other gold coins.

Description of Leopold II 20 Francs
Obverse
Bare head of King Leopold II facing right, with the inscription
LEOPOLD PREMIER ROI DES BELGES
Under the head are the engraver's initials L W, and the date.
Interestingly on the last issue, 1865, of Leopold I, the engraver managed to mis-spell his own name as L. Winner instead of L. Wiener, perhaps this is why it was decided that he would shorten this to his initial only.
The first type was issued from 1867 to 1870 inclusive, and the second type from 1870 to 1882 inclusive. On the second type, there is a redesigned portrait, he is shown with a slightly longer but coarser beard (it had obviously had longer to grow!) a different shaped truncation at the neck, and other small differences including larger lettering and date numerals. Dates from 1867 to 1869 can only be first type, while dates from 1871 onwards can only be second type. 1870 occurs in both types, in which case the shape of the neck truncation is the easiest way to identify the different types.
Reverse
Belgian coat of arms, a lion in a circular shield draped in an ermine cape topped by a crown.
the inscription reads:
L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE
20 FR

Edge
The edge has raised 5-pointed stars with the raised lettering:-
DIEU PROTEGE LA BELGIQUE