King Leopold II‘s reign over Belgium began in 1865 with the death of his predecessor, King Leopold I. Leopold II appeared on many stamps during his time as ruler, which ended in 1909.
For Belgian stamps featuring a portrait of Leopold II, others issued during his reign, and various covers sent during these years, browse the current for sale listings in this section, which change daily.
Leopold II’s successor was King Albert I, who ruled during World War I and the German occupation of Belgium which produced a subcategory of collectible German stamps and Belgian stamps.
