Belgium 1917 5 centimes
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This specimen was lot 1552 in Jean Elsen sale 160 (Brussels, November 2024), where it did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted,
"BELGIQUE, Royaume, Occupation allemande (1914-1918), 5 centimes, 1917 FR/NL. Refrappe en argent. Tranche lisse. Pochette originale Muntbeheer n° 108. Fleur de Coin. (kingdom of Belgium, German occupation, 1914-18, five centimes of 1917, silver restrike, plain edge. Uncirculated, with original pouch.)"
This type was struck 1915-16 during the German occupation of Belgium. The restrikes must have been made after the war as no zinc 1917 exists.
Recorded mintage: unknown but rare.
Specification: 2.5 g, zinc, 19 mm diameter, plain edge.
Catalog reference: KM 80 (unlisted date), Bogaert 2025B1.
- [1]Elsen, Philippe, et al., Vente Publique 160, Collection de deniers liegeois et Collection de monnaies d'or francaises, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2024.
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