Belgium 1858 centime

Jean Elsen sale 141, lot 838

This specimen was lot 838 in Jean Elsen sale 141 (Brussels, June 2019), where it sold for €130 (about US$172 including buyer's fees). The catalog description^[1] noted,

"BELGIQUE, Royaume, Léopold Ier (1831-1865), Cu 1 centime, 1858. Avec trait sous CENT. Rare. Très Beau à Superbe. (kingdom of Belgium, Leopold I, 1831-65, copper one centime of 1858, with dash under CENT. Rare, Very Fine - Extremely Fine.)"

A variety (KM 1.3) exists without the dash below "CENT^S".

Recorded mintage: 916,000, a better date.

Specification: 1.8 g, copper.

Catalog reference: KM 1.2, Dupriez 613.

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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• 1857 centime
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• 1858 5 centimes
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