Belgium 1904 franc
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This specimen was lot 1519 in Jean Elsen sale 154 (Brussels, March 2023), where it did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted,
"BELGIQUE, Royaume, Léopold II (1865-1909), 1 franc, 1904 FR. Refrappe en argent. Tranche lisse. Flan poli. Fleur de Coin. (kingdom of Belgium, Leopold II, 1865-1909, one franc of 1904, French legends, restrike in silver, plain edge. Proof planchet, Uncirculated.)"
This type was struck 1904 and 1909 with French and Flemish legends. This is a later restrike with a plain edge.
Recorded mintage: 803,000 plus restrikes.
Specification: 5 g, 0.835 fine silver, .135 troy oz ASW, 23 mm diameter.
Catalog reference: KM 56.1, Bogaert 1514B3.
- 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 154, Trouvaille de Labuissière, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2023.
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