Belgium 1834 5 centimes

Jean Elsen sale 147, lot 1256

This specimen was lot 1256 in Jean Elsen sale 147 (Brussels, June 2021), where it sold for €95 (about US$139 including buyer's fees). The catalog description^[1] noted,

"BELGIQUE, Royaume, Léopold Ier (1831-1865), Cu 5 centimes, 1834. BRAEMT F. avec point. Très Beau. (kingdom of Belgium, Leopold I, 1831-65, copper five centimes of 1834, engraver's name with dot. Very Fine.)"

This subtype, KM 5.1 (with dot), was struck 1833-38, 1841-42, 1847-61.

Recorded mintage: 2,515,000.

Specification: 9.8 g, copper, 28.3 mm diameter, plain edge.

Catalog reference: Dupriez 104, KM 5.1.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• ^[1]Elsen, Philippe, et al., Vente Publique 147: Monnaies, Médailles et Décorations, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2021.

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