Belgium 1934 5 centiemen

Jean Elsen sale 147, lot 1370

This specimen was lot 1370 in Jean Elsen sale 147 (Brussels, June 2021), where it sold for €100 (about US$146 including buyer's fees). The catalog description^[1] noted,

"BELGIQUE, Royaume, Albert Ier (1909-1934), nickel 50 centiemen, 1934NL. Rare Nettoyé. Très Beau. (kingdom of Belgium, Albert I, 1909-34, nickel five centiemen of 1934, Dutch legends. Rare, cleaned, Very Fine.)"

This type was struck 1922-23, 1928-34 along with KM 57 (French legends). This is the only rare date.

Recorded mintage: 935,000.

Specification: 2.5 g, nickel, 18 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: Bogaert 2520C, KM 58.

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 147: Monnaies, Médailles et Décorations, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2021.

Links to:

• 1932 10 centimes, French legend
• 1932 20 franken
• 1934 20 franken
• 1935 50 frank, Universal Exposition on the Centennial of the Railroad
• Coins and currency dated 1934