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* [[Belgium 1866 2 francs|1866 2 francs]] | * [[Belgium 1866 2 francs|1866 2 francs]] | ||
Revision as of 17:31, 29 March 2026
This specimen was lot 1966 in Jean Elsen sale 145 (Brussels, September 2020), where it sold for €7,500 (about US$10,687 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"BELGIQUE, Royaume, Léopold Ier (1831-1865), AR 2 francs, 1849. Tête nue. Extrêmement rare Petit coup devant le nez. Superbe à Fleur de Coin. (kingdom of Belgium, Leopold I, 1831-65, silver two francs of 1849, bare head. Extremely rare, small nick before the nose, Extremely Fine - Uncirculated.)"
This type was struck 1848-50 and all dates are rare.
Reported Mintage: unknown.
Specification: 10 g, 0.900 fine silver.
Catalog reference: KM 10, Dupriez 417.
- [1]Elsen, Philippe, et al., Vente Publique 145, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2020.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
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