Belgium 1908 25 centiemen

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Jean Elsen sale 161, lot 969
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This specimen was lot 969 in Jean Elsen sale 161 (Brussels, March 2025), where it sold for €60 (about US$78 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"BELGIQUE, Royaume, Léopold II (1865-1909), Cupro-nickel 25 centiemen, 1908 NL. Petites taches. (kingdom of Belgium, Leopold II, 1865-1909, copper-nickel 25 centiemen of 1908, Dutch legends. Light stains, Uncirculated.)"

This type was struck 1908-09 with French (KM 62) and Dutch legends (shown here) and is common. This was the only denomination struck at Brussels in 1908.

Recorded mintage: 4,011,357.

Specification: 6.5 g, copper-nickel, 26 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 63, Dupriez 1675.

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 161, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2025.

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