Belgium 1904 2 frank
This specimen was lot 1518 in Jean Elsen sale 154 (Brussels, March 2023), where it did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted,
"BELGIQUE, Royaume, Léopold II (1865-1909), 2 frank, 1904 NL. Refrappe en argent. Tranche lisse. Flan poli. Fleur de Coin. (kingdom of Belgium, Leopold II, 1865-1909, two francs of 1904, Dutch legends, restrike in silver, plain edge. proof planchet, Uncirculated.)"
This type was struck 1904 and 1909 with French and Flemish legends. This is a later restrike with a plain edge.
Recorded mintage: 400,000 plus restrikes.
Specification: 10 g, 0.835 fine silver, .135 troy oz ASW, 27 mm diameter.
Catalog reference: KM 59, Bogaert 1495B2.
- 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 2 frank restrike in silver, plain edge
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