Belgium 1867 10 francs
This specimen was lot 720 in Jean Elsen list 269 (Brussels, July-August 2014), where it was offered for €9,000 (about US$12,244). The catalog description[1] noted,
"BELGIQUE, Royaume, Léopold II (1865-1909), AV 10 francs, 1867, Or rouge. Tranche cannelée. Très Rare. Superbe à Fleur de Coin (kingdom of Belgium, Leopold II (1865-1909), gold ten francs of 1867, reeded edge. Very rare, extremely fine to uncirculated.)"
This rare type was struck 1867 only. A few struck for Leopold I in 1849-50 complete the series. We don't know why the weight is listed at 3.16 g instead of the 3.22 g noted for the French ten francs.
Recorded mintage: unknown but few.
Specification: 3.166 g, 0.900 fine gold, .091 troy oz AGW.
Catalog reference: KM A33, Dupriez, 1054; Fr-415.
- Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
- 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., Liste 269: Juillet-Septembre 2014, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils, S.A., 2014.
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