Belgium 1833 5 centimes

Jean Elsen sale 136, lot 1100

This specimen was lot 1100 in Jean Elsen sale 136 (Brussels, March 2018), where it sold for €90 (about US$132 including buyer's fees). The catalog description^[1] noted,

"BELGIQUE, Royaume, Léopold Ier (1831-1865), Cu 5 centimes, 1833. BRAEMT F. avec point. Superbe. (kingdom of Belgium, Leopold I, 1831-65, copper five centimes of 1833, with dot after BRAEMT F. Extremely fine.)"

This type was struck 1833-63 at the Brussels mint in numerous varieties; despite the large mintage, this date is scarce in nice condition.

Recorded mintage: 4,437,000.

Specification: 9.8 g, copper.

Catalog reference: Dupriez 53, KM 5.1 (with dot), KM 5.2 (without dot).

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• ^[1]Elsen, Philippe, et al., Vente Publique 136: Collection Martiny, Collection Nef, Collection Casterman, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils, S.A., 2018.

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