Belgium 1849 2 centimes

Jean Elsen sale 136, lot 1148

This specimen was lot 1148 in Jean Elsen sale 136 (Brussels, March 2018), where it sold for €230 (about US$338 including buyer's fees). The catalog description^[1] noted,

"BELGIQUE, Royaume, Léopold Ier (1831-1865), Cu 2 centimes, 1849. Fleur de Coin. (kingdom of Belgium, Leopold I, 1831-65, copper two centimes of 1849. Uncirculated.)"

This type was struck 1833-65 in large quantities but most dates before 1845 are scarce in nice condition.

Recorded mintage: 3,690,000, a commom date, tho not as common as 1856-65.

Specification: 3.6 g, copper.

Catalog reference: Dupriez 449, KM 4.2.

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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