Belgium, Leopold I, Pattern or Trial 5 Francs, 18[––], by A.J. van Ackere, in Barton’s metal, bust left, reverse crowned arms dividing value, edge plain, 21.42gm (KM Pn 38). Small area of toning on reverse at 1 o’clock, otherwise brilliant and practically as struck, very rare (£100-150)

Die axis 6h; struck in 1847