Belgium 1855 centime
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This specimen was lot 1496 in Jean Elsen sale 160 (Brussels, November 2024), where it sold for €500 (about US$633 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"BELGIQUE, Royaume, Léopold Ier (1831-1865), Cu 1 centime, 1855. Très rare. Petites taches. Très Beau. (kingdom of Belgium, Leopold I, copper one centime of 1855. Very rare, minor stains, very fine.)"
This type was struck 1832-41, 1844-50, 1855-63 in substantial numbers yet many dates, including this one, are scarce. The 1862 is the most common date.
Recorded mintage: 2,428,000 for 1855-56.
Specification: 2 g, copper, 23 mm diameter, plain edge.
Catalog reference: KM 1.2 (narrow rim), Dupriez 569.
- 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 160, Collection de deniers liegeois et Collection de monnaies d'or francaises, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2024.
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