Belgium 1853 20 centimes

Jean Elsen sale 145, lot 1971

This specimen was lot 1971 in Jean Elsen sale 145 (Brussels, September 2020), where it sold for €170 (about US$242 including buyer's fees). The catalog description^[1] noted,

"BELGIQUE, Royaume, Léopold Ier (1831-1865), AR 20 centimes, 1853. L.W. avec points. Belle patine. Fleur de Coin. (kingdom of Belgium, Leopold I, 1831-65, silver twenty centimes of 1853, signature with dots. Nice toning, Uncirculated.)"

This type was struck 1852-53 and 1858. It comes with and without dots by the engraver's signature.

Reported Mintage: unknown.

Specification: 1 g, 0.900 fine silver, 15 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 19, Dupriez 543; Bogaert 543A.

Source:

• ^[1]Elsen, Philippe, et al., Vente Publique 145, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2020.
• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

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