Belgium 2006 50 euro

Jean Elsen sale 144, lot 1341

This specimen was lot 1341 in Jean Elsen sale 144 (Brussels, March 2020), where it sold for €250 (about US$330 including buyer's fees). The catalog description^[1] noted,

"BELGIQUE, Royaume, Albert II (1993-2013), AV 50 euro, 2006. 400e anniversaire de la mort de Juste Lipse. Flan poli. (kingdom of Belgium, Albert II, 1993-2013, gold fifty euro of 2006, 400th anniversary of the death of Justus Lipsius. Proof.)"

This NCLT honors Justus Lipsius (1547-1606), classicist, translator and philosopher. This design was also used on KM 255 (silver 10 euro).

Recorded mintage: 2,500.

Specification: 6.22 g, 0.999 fine gold, 0.20 troy oz AGW, 21 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 256, Fr-449.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2001-Date, 13th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2018.
• ^[1]Elsen, Philippe, et al., Vente Publique 144, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2020.

Link to:

• 2004 50 euro, king Albert's 70th birthday
• 2005 100 euro, 175th anniversary of the kingdom
• 2006 100 euro, 175th anniversary of the dynasty
• 2007 50 euro, fiftieth anniversary of the Treaty of Rome
• 2007 100 euro, 175th anniversary of the mint
• Coins and currency dated 2006