Belgium 2007 50 euro

Jean Elsen sale 144, lot 1342

This specimen was lot 1342 in Jean Elsen sale 144 (Brussels, March 2020), where it sold for €250 (about US$330 including buyer's fees). The catalog description^[1] noted,

"BELGIQUE, Royaume, Albert II (1993-2013), AV 50 euro, 2007. 50e anniversaire du Traité de Rome. Flan poli. (kingdom of Belgium, Albert II, 1993-2013, gold fifty euro of 2007, fiftieth anniversary of the Treaty of Rome. Proof.)"

Fifth ounce commemorative gold coins (fifty euro denomination) were struck for different topics 2002-14. The Treaty of Rome established the European Common Market, which developed into the European Union. This design was also used on KM 260 (silver 10 euro).

Recorded mintage: 2,500.

Specification: 6.22 g, 0.999 fine gold, 0.20 troy oz AGW, 21 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 261, Fr-453.

Source:

• Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2001-Date, 13th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2018.
• ^[1]Elsen, Philippe, et al., Vente Publique 144, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2020.

Link to:

• 2006 50 euro, 400th anniversary of the death of Justus Lipsius
• 2006 100 euro, 175th anniversary of the dynasty
• 2007 100 euro, 175th anniversary of the mint
• 2008 50 euro, Maurice Maeterlinck and The Blue Bird.
• Coins and currency dated 2007