Belgium 1901 5 centimes KM-46

Jean Elsen sale 162, lot 1836

This specimen was lot 1836 in Jean Elsen sale 162 (Brussels, June 2025), where it sold for €130 (about US$180 including buyer's fees). The catalog description^[1] noted,

"BELGIQUE, Royaume, Léopold II (1865-1909), Cupro-nickel 5 centimes, 1901 FR. Type MICHAUX. Dupriez 1362. (kingdom of Belgium, Leopold II, 1865-1909, copper-nickel five centimes of 1901, French legends, Michaux type. Uncirculated.)"

The SCWC lists the following five centimes for 1901:

• KM 40: French text, small lion;
• KM 44: French text, large lion;
• KM 45: Flemish text, large lion;
• KM 46: French text, with hole.

This type was struck 1901-03 and is common, altho the 1901 is somewhat scarce.

Recorded mintage: 202,100.

Specification: 2.5 g, copper-nickel, 19 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 46, Dupriez 592.

Sources:

• 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 162: Collection Jacques Druart, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2025.

Link to:

• 1894 5 centiemen
• 1901 centime, French legends
• 1901 10 centiemen, Dutch legends
• 1901 10 centimes, French legends
• 1901 50 centimes restrike in silver, plain edge
• 1901 50 centiemen
• 1903 5 centiemen, small date
• Coins and currency dated 1901