Belgium 1860 2 centimes
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This specimen was lot 1323 in Jean Elsen sale 156 (Brussels, September 2023), where it sold for €220 (about US$282 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"BELGIQUE, Royaume, Léopold Ier (1831-1865), Cu 2 centimes, 1860. 0 étroit. BRAEMT F. avec point. Superbe à Fleur de Coin. (kingdom of Belgium, Leopold I, 1831-65, copper two centimes of 1860, narrow 0, engraver's signature with dot. Extremely Fine - Uncirculated.)"
This type was struck 1833-65 in large quantities but most dates before 1845 are scarce in nice condition. The SCWC notes large and small date varieties.
Recorded mintage: 3,070,000, a common date.
Specification: copper, 3.6 g.
Catalog reference: KM 4.2, Dupriez 222.
- 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 156, Collection de Monnaies de la Principauté de Liège, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2023.
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