Belgium 1833 centime

Jean Elsen sale 136, lot 1098

This specimen was lot 1098 in Jean Elsen sale 136 (Brussels, March 2018), where it sold for €240 (about US$352 including buyer's fees). The catalog description^[1] noted,

"BELGIQUE, Royaume, Léopold Ier (1831-1865), Cu 10 centimes, 1833. BRAEMT F. avec point. Superbe. (kingdom of Belgium, Leopold I, 1831-65, copper ten 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: 5,007,000.

Specification: 1.8 g, copper.

Catalog reference: Bogaert 43A, KM 1.1.

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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