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This specimen was lot 838 in Jean Elsen sale 141 (Brussels, June 2019), where it sold for €130 (about US$172 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''BELGIQUE, Royaume, Léopold Ier (1831-1865), Cu 1 centime, 1858. Avec trait sous CENT. Rare. Très Beau à Superbe.'' (kingdom of [[Belgium]], Leopold I, 1831-65, copper one centime of 1858, with dash under CENT. Rare, Very Fine - Extremely Fine.)"</blockquote> A variety (KM 1.3) exists without the dash below "CENT<sup>S</sup>". | This specimen was lot 838 in Jean Elsen sale 141 (Brussels, June 2019), where it sold for €130 (about US$172 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''BELGIQUE, Royaume, Léopold Ier (1831-1865), Cu 1 centime, 1858. Avec trait sous CENT. Rare. Très Beau à Superbe.'' (kingdom of [[Belgium]], Leopold I, 1831-65, copper one centime of 1858, with dash under CENT. Rare, Very Fine - Extremely Fine.)"</blockquote> A variety (KM 1.3) exists without the dash below "CENT<sup>S</sup>". | ||
| − | ''Recorded mintage:'' 916, | + | ''Recorded mintage:'' 916,441, a better date. |
| − | ''Specification:'' 1.8 g, copper. | + | ''Specification:'' 1.8 g, copper, 17 mm diameter, plain edge. |
''Catalog reference:'' KM 1.2, Dupriez 613. | ''Catalog reference:'' KM 1.2, Dupriez 613. | ||
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* [[Belgium 1858 5 centimes|1858 5 centimes]] | * [[Belgium 1858 5 centimes|1858 5 centimes]] | ||
* [[Belgium 1858 5 francs|1858 5 francs]] | * [[Belgium 1858 5 francs|1858 5 francs]] | ||
| − | * [[Belgium | + | * [[Belgium 1859 centime|1859 centime]] |
* [[Coins and currency dated 1858]] | * [[Coins and currency dated 1858]] | ||
[[Category:Selections from Jean Elsen sale 141]] | [[Category:Selections from Jean Elsen sale 141]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:20, 29 March 2026
This specimen was lot 838 in Jean Elsen sale 141 (Brussels, June 2019), where it sold for €130 (about US$172 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"BELGIQUE, Royaume, Léopold Ier (1831-1865), Cu 1 centime, 1858. Avec trait sous CENT. Rare. Très Beau à Superbe. (kingdom of Belgium, Leopold I, 1831-65, copper one centime of 1858, with dash under CENT. Rare, Very Fine - Extremely Fine.)"
A variety (KM 1.3) exists without the dash below "CENTS".
Recorded mintage: 916,441, a better date.
Specification: 1.8 g, copper, 17 mm diameter, plain edge.
Catalog reference: KM 1.2, Dupriez 613.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [1]Elsen, Philippe, et al., Vente Publique 141, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils, S.A., 2019.
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