Belgium 1858 5 francs
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This specimen was lot 1127 in Jean Elsen sale 120 (Brussels, March 2014), where it sold for €180 (about US$296 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"BELGIQUE, Royaume, Léopold Ier (1831-1865), AR 5 francs, 1858, Très Beau à Superbe. (kingdom of Belgium, Leopold I, 1831-65, silver five francs of 1858, very fine to extremely fine.)"
This type was issued 1849-65. The type is common but this date is scarce.
Recorded mintage: 18,000 (lowest mintage for the type).
Specification: 25 g, 0.900 fine silver, .723 troy oz ASW, lettered edge.
Catalog reference: Dupriez-600, KM 17, Dav-51.
- Davenport, John S., European Crowns and Talers, Since 1800, 2nd Ed., London: Spink & Son, 1964.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [1]Elsen, Philippe, Vente Publique 120, Brussels: Jean Elsen & ses Fils, S.A., 2014.
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