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This specimen was lot 2046 in Jean Elsen sale 164 (Brussels, March 2026), where it sold for €260 (about US$362 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''NEDERLAND, Koninkrijk, Willem I (1815-1840), Koper 1/2 cent, 1821, Utrecht. Medailleslag. Zeer zeldzaam. Deuken aan de rand. bijna Zeer Fraai.'' (kingdom of the [[Netherlands]], William I, 1815-40, copper half cent of 1821, Utrecht mint, medal rotation. Very rare, edge bumps, about Very Fine.)"</blockquote> This type was struck at Utrecht (shown here) and Brussels 1818-37 and is common in circulated condition. This specimen is rare because of the medal rotation. | This specimen was lot 2046 in Jean Elsen sale 164 (Brussels, March 2026), where it sold for €260 (about US$362 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''NEDERLAND, Koninkrijk, Willem I (1815-1840), Koper 1/2 cent, 1821, Utrecht. Medailleslag. Zeer zeldzaam. Deuken aan de rand. bijna Zeer Fraai.'' (kingdom of the [[Netherlands]], William I, 1815-40, copper half cent of 1821, Utrecht mint, medal rotation. Very rare, edge bumps, about Very Fine.)"</blockquote> This type was struck at Utrecht (shown here) and Brussels 1818-37 and is common in circulated condition. This specimen is rare because of the medal rotation. | ||
| − | ''Recorded mintage:'' 1, | + | ''Recorded mintage:'' 1,648,000 plus proofs. |
''Specification:'' 1.92 g, copper, 16 mm diameter, plain edge. | ''Specification:'' 1.92 g, copper, 16 mm diameter, plain edge. | ||
Latest revision as of 21:04, 23 March 2026
This specimen was lot 2046 in Jean Elsen sale 164 (Brussels, March 2026), where it sold for €260 (about US$362 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"NEDERLAND, Koninkrijk, Willem I (1815-1840), Koper 1/2 cent, 1821, Utrecht. Medailleslag. Zeer zeldzaam. Deuken aan de rand. bijna Zeer Fraai. (kingdom of the Netherlands, William I, 1815-40, copper half cent of 1821, Utrecht mint, medal rotation. Very rare, edge bumps, about Very Fine.)"
This type was struck at Utrecht (shown here) and Brussels 1818-37 and is common in circulated condition. This specimen is rare because of the medal rotation.
Recorded mintage: 1,648,000 plus proofs.
Specification: 1.92 g, copper, 16 mm diameter, plain edge.
Catalog reference: KM-51; Sch-352.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- Peters, T., J. Scheper and J. Mevius, Muntalmanak 2018, 35e editie, Amsterdam: Nederlandse vereniging van munthandelaren, 2017.
- [1]Elsen, Philippe, et al., Vente Publique 164: Monnaies du duché de Brabant et du royaume de Belgique, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2026.
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