Belgium 1853 5 francs Dav-51

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Jean Elsen sale 147, lot 1227

This specimen was lot 1227 in Jean Elsen sale 147 (Brussels, June 2021), where it sold for €60 (about US$88 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"BELGIQUE, Royaume, Léopold Ier (1831-1865), AR 5 francs, 1853. Nettoyé. Petit coup sur la tranche. presque Superbe. (kingdom of Belgium, Leopold I, 1831-65, silver five francs of 1853. Cleaned, minor edge nick, about Extremely Fine.)"

This type was struck 1849-53, 1858 and 1865 and most dates are common.

Recorded mintage: 2,427,000.

Specification: 25 g, 0.900 fine silver, 37 mm diameter, lettered edge.

Catalog reference: Dav-51; KM 17, Dupriez 541.

Source:

  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
  • Davenport, John S., European Crowns and Talers, Since 1800, 2nd Ed., London: Spink & Son, 1964.
  • [1]Elsen, Philippe, et al., Vente Publique 147: Monnaies, Médailles et Décorations, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2021.

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