Belgium 1848 5 centimes

Jean Elsen sale 136, lot 1141

This specimen was lot 1141 in Jean Elsen sale 136 (Brussels, March 2018), where it sold for €110 (about US$162 including buyer's fees). The catalog description^[1] noted,

"BELGIQUE, Royaume, Léopold Ier (1831-1865), Cu 5 centimes, 1848. BRAEMT F. avec point. Superbe à Fleur de Coin. (kingdom of Belgium, Leopold I, 1831-65, copper five centimes of 1848, with dot after BRAEMT F. Extremely fine to uncirculated.)"

This type was struck 1833-42, 1847-61 and while readily available in worn condition, is rather scarce nice. The without dot variety is priced the same as the with dot variety shown here.

Recorded mintage: 1,845,000.

Specification: copper.

Catalog reference: Dupriez 388, KM 5.1 (with dot) or 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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