Belgium 1865 5 francs Dav-51

Jean Elsen sale 156, lot 1334

This specimen was lot 1334 in Jean Elsen sale 156 (Brussels, September 2023), where it sold for €160 (about US$205 including buyer's fees). The catalog description^[1] noted,

"BELGIQUE, Royaume, Léopold Ier (1831-1865), AR 5 francs, 1865. F avec point. presque Superbe. (kingdom of Belgium, Leopold I, 1831-65, silver 5 francs of 1865, engraver's initial with dot. about Extremely Fine.)"

This type was issued 1849-65. Leopold I died in 1865, and his successor Leopold II also struck five francs.

Recorded mintage: 907,000 (many varieties), a better date.

Specification: 25 g, 0.900 fine silver, 37 mm diameter, lettered edge.

Catalog reference: KM 17, Dav-51, Bogaert 928C.

Source:

• 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, et al., Vente Publique 156, Collection de Monnaies de la Principauté de Liège, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2023.

Link to:

• 1864 5 centimes
• 1865 5 francs, Leopold II
• 1865 20 francs
• 1866 50 centimes
• 1866 franc
• 1866 2 francs
• 1866 5 francs
• Coins and currency dated 1865