Belgium 1852 5 centimes
This specimen was lot 1021 in Jean Elsen sale 142 (Brussels, September 2019), where it sold for €300 (about US$390 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"BELGIQUE, Royaume, Léopold Ier (1831-1865), Cu 5 centimes, 1852. BRAEMT F. avec point. Surfrappé. Superbe à Fleur de Coin. (kingdom of Belgium, Leopold I, 1831-65, copper five centimes of 1852, engraver's name with dot. Overstruck, Extremely Fine - Uncirculated.)"
This type was struck 1833-38, 1841-42, 1847-61. In 1861, the type was replaced with a copper-nickel five centimes of smaller diameter.
Recorded mintage: 1,943,000 including KM 5.2 (without dot), a better date.
Specification: 9.8 g, copper, 28.3 mm diameter.
Catalog reference: Dupriez 526, KM 5.1.
- 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 142, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils, S.A., 2019.
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