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<p>[QUOTE="norantyki, post: 8671475, member: 118879"]I actually collect pre-Euro, high-grade Belgian coins. As opposed to what many people think, it is a fascinating field of numismatics - 2 sets of languages, overdates, varieties, and generally the fact that the Bruxelles mint was constantly innovating / experimenting. The designs are attractive (in my opinion), and generally available in good condition.</p><p><br /></p><p>Although there are deals to be had, be aware that there are a number of very serious Belgian coin collectors, and that really good pieces rarely change hands at bargain prices. Get yourself an Aernout catalog - it is fully illustrated, excellently researched, and offers realistic valuations, as well as tonnes of generally unlisted varieties (that is where your bargains will be). Plus Laurens is a great person, and always willing to answer questions / correspond (as am I). Welcome to the Belgian coin community! <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie2" alt=";)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Attached is a picture of my 20 Sol 1709 Tournai Siege Klippe.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1520685[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="norantyki, post: 8671475, member: 118879"]I actually collect pre-Euro, high-grade Belgian coins. As opposed to what many people think, it is a fascinating field of numismatics - 2 sets of languages, overdates, varieties, and generally the fact that the Bruxelles mint was constantly innovating / experimenting. The designs are attractive (in my opinion), and generally available in good condition. Although there are deals to be had, be aware that there are a number of very serious Belgian coin collectors, and that really good pieces rarely change hands at bargain prices. Get yourself an Aernout catalog - it is fully illustrated, excellently researched, and offers realistic valuations, as well as tonnes of generally unlisted varieties (that is where your bargains will be). Plus Laurens is a great person, and always willing to answer questions / correspond (as am I). Welcome to the Belgian coin community! ;) Attached is a picture of my 20 Sol 1709 Tournai Siege Klippe. [ATTACH=full]1520685[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]
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