Belgium 1856 5 centimes
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This type was struck 1833-59 in several varieties. This specimen was lot 703 in Jean Elsen list 269 (Brussels, July-August 2014), where it was offered for €60 (about US$82). The catalog description[1] noted,
"BELGIQUE, Royaume, Léopold Ier (1831-1865), Cu 5 centimes, 1856, Tache au revers. Fleur de Coin (kingdom of Belgium, Leopold I (1831-65), copper five centimes of 1856. Spot on reverse, uncirculated.)"
In 1861, the type was replaced with a copper-nickel five centimes of smaller diameter.
Recorded mintage: 5,656,000 (a common date).
Specification: 9.8 g, bronze or copper, 28.3 mm diameter.
Catalog reference: Dupriez 587, 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., Liste 269: Juillet-Septembre 2014, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils, S.A., 2014.
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