Belgium 1855 2 centimes

Jean Elsen sale 141, lot 826

This specimen was lot 826 in Jean Elsen sale 141 (Brussels, June 2019), where it sold for €340 (about US$451 including buyer's fees). The catalog description^[1] noted,

"BELGIQUE, Royaume, Léopold Ier (1831-1865), Cu 2 centimes, 1855. Très rare. Très Beau à Superbe. (kingdom of Belgium, Leopold I, 1831-65, copper two centimes of 1855. Very rare, Very Fine - Extremely Fine.)"

This is a scarce date of a type struck 1832-65.

Recorded mintage: 172,000.

Specification: 3.6 g, copper.

Catalog reference: KM 4.2, Dupriez 565.

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 141, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils, S.A., 2019.

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