Belgium 1861 centime

Jean Elsen sale 147, lot 1282

This specimen was lot 1282 in Jean Elsen sale 147 (Brussels, June 2021), where it did not sell. The catalog description^[1] noted,

"BELGIQUE, Royaume, Léopold Ier (1831-1865), Cu 1 centime, 1861. Fleur de Coin. (kingdom of Belgium, Leopold I, 1831-65, copper one centime of 1861. Uncirculated.)"

This type was struck 1835-38, 1841, 1844-50, 1855-63. For some dates, a variety exists (KM 1.3) with no dash below "CENTS".

Recorded mintage: 1,696,000.

Specification: 1.8 g, copper.

Catalog reference: KM 1.2, Dupriez 872.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• ^[1]Elsen, Philippe, et al., Vente Publique 147: Monnaies, Médailles et Décorations, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2021.

Links to:

• 1860 centime
• 1860 20 centimes
• 1861 20 centimes
• 1862 10 centimes
• 1863 copper-nickel 5 centimes
• 1887 centieme, Dutch legends
• Coins and currency dated 1861