Belgium 1907 50 centiemen

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Jean Elsen sale 154, lot 1522

This specimen was lot 1522 in Jean Elsen sale 154 (Brussels, March 2023), where it did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted,

"BELGIQUE, Royaume, Léopold II (1865-1909), 50 centiemen, 1907 NL. Refrappe en argent. Tranche lisse. Bogaert 1626B2. Flan poli. Fleur de Coin. (kingdom of Belgium, Leopold II, 1865-1909, fifty centimes of 1907, Dutch legends. restrike in silver, plain edge. Proof planchet, Uncirculated.)"

This type was struck 1907 and 1909 with French and Flemish legends. This is a later restrike with a plain edge.

Recorded mintage: 545,000 plus restrikes.

Specification: 2.5 g, 0.835 fine silver, .067 troy oz ASW.

Catalog reference: KM 61.1, Bogaert 1338B3.

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 154, Trouvaille de Labuissière, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2023.

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