Belgium 1841 5 francs
This specimen was lot 1352 in Jean Elsen sale 164 (Brussels, March 2026), where it sold for €28,000 (about US$39,982 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"BELGIQUE, Royaume, Léopold Ier (1831-1865), AR 5 francs, 1841. Pos. B. Lettres inclinées à d. De la plus haute rareté. Flan poli. Belle patine. État de conservation exceptionnel. Provient de notre vente 112, 17 mars 2012, 1007. Fleur de Coin. (kingdom of Belgium, Leopold I, 1831-65, silver five francs of 1841, position B. Of the highest rarity, proof finish, exceptionally preserved, Uncirculated.)"
This five francs 1832-44 with incuse edge lettering. The type with raised lettering, KM 3.2, was produced 1846-48. There aren't any common dates but this one may be proof only. Position A has the lettering facing the reverse and position B has the lettering facing the obverse.
Recorded mintage: unknown, may be a proof-only date.
Specification: 25 g, 0.900 fine silver, 37 mm diameter, incuse lettered edge.
Catalog reference: KM 3.1, Dav-50, Dupriez 175; Bogaert -.
- Davenport, John S., European Crowns and Talers, Since 1800, 2nd Ed., London: Spink & Son, 1964.
- 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 164: Monnaies du duché de Brabant et du royaume de Belgique, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2026.
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