this coin looks great. in my opinion it would be worth $200-300 on the market today. I like that it looks original. if you ever want to sell it...I am interested in it. I am almost positive you would never part with it. I would not either. :rollling:
understood. someday I want a slabbed mint state 10 centimes either PCGS or NGC. I saw 2 of them coins in mint state about 10-12 years ago on Ebay and they wanted $700.00 each. I was so poor then. I will save up for 1 or sell all my bullion silver to get 1. I am always checking Ebay everyday for 1.
Hi all, I enjoyed reading this thread! Nice to read how others think of Belgium... If you're looking for something, just let me know and I'll see what I can do! Just for your information, the present territory of Belgium was controlled by Spain (1556–1714), Austria (1714–94) and annexed by France (1794–1815). In 1815 it was reunited with the Dutch provinces to form the United Kingdom of the Netherlands. Belgium became independent in 1830. Other coins also belong to the present Belgian Territories: Prince-Bishopric of Liège, the Imperial Abbey of Stavelot-Malmedy, and the County of Bouillon and others... Best regards, Marc Marcantica
Hi, The correct name is: Saxe-Coburg and Gotha or Saxe-Coburg-Gotha. The name Saxe-Coburg-Gotha also refers to the family of the ruling House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, which played many varied roles in nineteenth and twentieth-century European dynastic and political history, branches of which currently reign in Belgium and the British Commonwealth realms. Best regards, Marc Marcantica
Quote: "Brussels World's Fair "Atomium" structure It was still standing in 1991 when I visited Brussels and I went up into it." Hi, It's still standing! In fact, it renovation began in 2004 until 2006. The renovations included replacing the faded aluminium sheets on the spheres with stainless steel. To help pay for renovations, the old aluminium was sold to the public as souvenirs. A triangular piece about 2 m long sold for €1,000. Best regards, Marc Marcantica
Something completely different: Bronze Medal of Bruges by HART F.: 25th Anniversary of Independance of Belgium [TABLE="width: 550"] Denomination Bronze Medal Date Struck 20 oktober1855 Minted by HART.F. Obverse * COMPAGNIE DE CHASSEURS CRÉÉ A BRUGES * 20 OCTOBRE 1830 : Legend around crowned B for Bruges on top of crowned lion in shield to l., name of HART.F. underneath shield. Reverse Within laurel wreath: SÉCURITÉ PUBLIQUE , crossed rifles and swords underneath. Around that legend: * 25ME. ANNIVERSAIRE DE LA COMPAGNIE * 20 OCTOBRE 1855 Weight 73,72 g Diameter 54,05 mm Reference Souvenirs Numismatiques du cinquantième anniversaire de l'indépendance de la Belgique, Bruxelles 1855; Nr. 65 Grade FDC [/TABLE] This one used to be a part of my private collection but is available... Best regards, Marc
And something else: Spanish Netherlands jeton 1637 Philip IV Brussels [TABLE="width: 550"] [TD="width: 100"]Reign[/TD] [TD="width: 450"]Filips IV (Philip or Philippe IV), 1621-1665[/TD] Denomination Jeton or token Date Struck 1637 Mint Brussels Weight 6,00 g Diameter 28,60 mm Reference Dugniolle 3922 Grade VF / VF+ [/TABLE] Also available! Best regards, Marc
Now that I don't quite understand. Just from looking at that medal, I'd say it is about the 25th anniversary of that hunting club/society in Bruges. What is the connection to the independence jubilee? Christian
Hi Christian, During the revolution of 1830 Civilian Militias (vigilante) were created in order to maintain order (public security), to prevent riots and looting after all Belgium did not have an Army at that point. Part of these Civilian Militias was the company of hunters-Pathfinders. This company consisted of riders who belonged to the local nobility and bourgeoisie. At the return of peace the company was not dissolved, but its activities limited themselves to occasionally play and parade peacefully. So 25 years later, this Company of hunter-Pathfinders (COMPAGNIE DE CHASSEURS) had something to celebrate: the 25th Anniversary of Independence of Belgium, after all they owned their existence due to the Independence. Best regards, Marc
@Siberian Man. I finally bought this 1 off Ebay $349.00 + $8.00 insurance & tracking. very happy with the grade and overall look. I will be searching for a Mint State 1 next. I saw 2 MS ones about 10 years ago for $700.00 each. I did not have that kind of money then.
MS-65 yup huge my holy grail coin. very rare in this grade $750.00 . my new King of my whole collection the white color is from the flash. it looks so nice in the hand. I love this coin.
Those are great and I have many of these. The pictures from Word War II are the coins I was talking about. Perfect. Last night I bought a 1954 100 francs Belgium
King Leopold I (1831-1865). 5 centimes 1862, copper-nickel, weight - 3 g., size - 19 mm, thickness - 1,29 mm, mintage - 14149380 pcs. Engraver: J.-P. Braemt. Coins of this type were released at 1861-64.
