Belgium 1843 1/4 franc
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
This specimen was lot 1132 in Jean Elsen sale 136 (Brussels, March 2018), where it sold for €160 (about US$235 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"BELGIQUE, Royaume, Léopold Ier (1831-1865), AR 1/4 de franc, 1843. Rare. Très Beau à Superbe. (kingdom of Belgium, Leopold I, 1831-65, quarter franc of 1843. Rare, very fine to extremely fine.)"
This type was struck for Leopold I 1834-35 and 1841-44 with no date being really common. The mintage is shared with 1841 with 1843 predominating.
Recorded mintage: 8,000 for 1841 and 1843, mostly 1843.
Specification: 1.25 g, 0.900 fine silver.
Catalog reference: Dupriez 204, KM 8.
- 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.
Link to: