Epoxy model obverse 5 frank Leopold III 1936

Obverse: mirror image portrait of Leopold III right, date left
Reverse: blank
 
By Marcel Rau
 
POSSIBLY UNIQUE
 
In coin production, epoxy or plaster models are used in the early design-to-die process -specifically for creating and refining the master design before it is reduced and engraved into the dies.
 
Ex collection Royal Belgian Mint
 
Marcel Rau (1886–1966) was a Belgian sculptor, coin designer and medallist.