Belgium 1911 2 frank

Jean Elsen sale 154, lot 1523

This specimen was lot 1523 in Jean Elsen sale 154 (Brussels, March 2023), where it did not sell. The catalog description^[1] noted,

"BELGIQUE, Royaume, Albert Ier (1909-1934), 2 frank, 1911 NL. Refrappe en argent. Tranche lisse. Fleur de Coin. (kingdom of Belgium, Albert I, 1909-34, two francs of 1911, Dutch legends. restrike in silver, plain edge. Uncirculated.)"

This type was struck 1911-12 with French and Flemish legends. This is a later restrike with a plain edge.

Recorded mintage: 1,775,000 plus restrikes.

Specification: 10 g, 0.835 fine silver, .135 troy oz ASW, 27 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 75, Bogaert 1877B3.

Source:

• 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 154, Trouvaille de Labuissière, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2023.

Link to:

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• 1911 50 centiemen
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• Belgium 1911 100 francs
• 1912 50 centimes
• 1912 2 frank
• 1915 25 centimes, silver restrike
• 1917 5 centimes, silver restrike
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• Coins and currency dated 1911