Belgium 1908 25 centimes

Jean Elsen sale 161, lot 968

This specimen was lot 968 in Jean Elsen sale 161 (Brussels, March 2025), where it sold for €85 (about US$111 including buyer's fees). The catalog description^[1] noted,

"BELGIQUE, Royaume, Léopold II (1865-1909), Cupro-nickel 25 centimes, 1908 FR. (kingdom of Belgium, Leopold II, 1865-1909, copper-nickel 25 centimes of 1908, French legends. Uncirculated.)"

This type was struck 1908-09 with French (shown here) and Dutch legends (KM 63) and is common. This was the only denomination struck at Brussels in 1908.

Recorded mintage: 4,006,878.

Specification: 6.5 g, copper-nickel, 26 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 62, Dupriez 1672.

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 161, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2025.

Link to:

• Belgian Congo 1908 5 centimes
• 1908 25 centiemen, Dutch legends
• 1915 25 centimes, silver restrike
• Coins and currency dated 1908