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[[Image:Belgium JE136-1128.jpg|550px|thumb|Jean Elsen sale 136, lot 1128]] | [[Image:Belgium JE136-1128.jpg|550px|thumb|Jean Elsen sale 136, lot 1128]] | ||
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| − | This specimen was lot 1128 in Jean Elsen sale 136 (Brussels, March 2018), where it sold for €220 (about US$323 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''BELGIQUE, Royaume, Léopold Ier (1831-1865), Cu 2 centimes, 1842. Superbe.'' (kingdom of Belgium, Leopold I, 1831-65, copper two centimes of 1842. Extremely fine.)"</blockquote> This type was struck 1833-65 in large quantities but most dates before 1845 are scarce in nice condition. | + | This specimen was lot 1128 in Jean Elsen sale 136 (Brussels, March 2018), where it sold for €220 (about US$323 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''BELGIQUE, Royaume, Léopold Ier (1831-1865), Cu 2 centimes, 1842. Superbe.'' (kingdom of Belgium, Leopold I, 1831-65, copper two centimes of 1842. Extremely fine.)"</blockquote> The second specimen was lot 1261 in Jean Elsen sale 156 (Brussels, September 2023), where it sold for €160 (about US$205 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[2]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''BELGIQUE, Royaume, Léopold Ier (1831-1865), Cu 2 centimes, 1842. Petites taches. Fleur de Coin.'' (kingdom of Belgium, Leopold I, 1831-65, copper two centimes of 1842. Minor stains, Uncirculated.)"</blockquote> This type was struck 1833-65 in large quantities but most dates before 1845 are scarce in nice condition. |
''Recorded mintage:'' 2,824,000, a slightly better date. | ''Recorded mintage:'' 2,824,000, a slightly better date. | ||
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* Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed.'', Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019. | * Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed.'', Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019. | ||
* <sup>[1]</sup>Elsen, Philippe, et al., ''Vente Publique 136: Collection Martiny, Collection Nef, Collection Casterman,'' Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils, S.A., 2018. | * <sup>[1]</sup>Elsen, Philippe, et al., ''Vente Publique 136: Collection Martiny, Collection Nef, Collection Casterman,'' Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils, S.A., 2018. | ||
| + | * <sup>[2]</sup>Elsen, Philippe, et al., ''Vente Publique 156, Collection de Monnaies de la Principauté de Liège'', Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2023. | ||
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* return to coins of [[Belgium]] | * return to coins of [[Belgium]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:40, 25 September 2023
This specimen was lot 1128 in Jean Elsen sale 136 (Brussels, March 2018), where it sold for €220 (about US$323 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"BELGIQUE, Royaume, Léopold Ier (1831-1865), Cu 2 centimes, 1842. Superbe. (kingdom of Belgium, Leopold I, 1831-65, copper two centimes of 1842. Extremely fine.)"
The second specimen was lot 1261 in Jean Elsen sale 156 (Brussels, September 2023), where it sold for €160 (about US$205 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[2] noted,
"BELGIQUE, Royaume, Léopold Ier (1831-1865), Cu 2 centimes, 1842. Petites taches. Fleur de Coin. (kingdom of Belgium, Leopold I, 1831-65, copper two centimes of 1842. Minor stains, Uncirculated.)"
This type was struck 1833-65 in large quantities but most dates before 1845 are scarce in nice condition.
Recorded mintage: 2,824,000, a slightly better date.
Specification: 3.6 g, copper.
Catalog reference: Dupriez 198, KM 4.2.
- 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 136: Collection Martiny, Collection Nef, Collection Casterman, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils, S.A., 2018.
- [2]Elsen, Philippe, et al., Vente Publique 156, Collection de Monnaies de la Principauté de Liège, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2023.
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