Belgium 1886 50 centiemen

Goldberg sale 72, lot 5338

from the Mountain Groan collection

The first specimen was lot 5338 in Goldberg sale 72 (Los Angeles, February 2013), where it sold for $51.75. The catalog description^[2] noted, "Belgium. 50 Centimes, 1886. Leopold II. Flemish legend. NGC graded Uncirculated, Details (Surface Hairlines)." This type is remarkably scarce despite its large mintage and the lucky bidder in this auction obtained a bargain.

Recorded mintage: 3,750,000 plus 1,250,000 with French legends (KM 26).

Specification: 2.5 g, .835 silver, .067 troy oz ASW.

Catalog reference: KM-27.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• ^[2]Ira and Larry Goldberg, Goldberg sale 72: The Pre-Long Beach Auction, Los Angeles, CA: Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, 2013.

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