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Auction 29 - The Lissner Collection  1-2 August 2014
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Lot 26

Estimate: 15 000 USD
Price realized: 13 000 USD
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BELGIUM, Kingdom. Léopold I. 1830-1865. Proof Restrike AV 20 Francs Essai (22mm, 6.7 g, 6h). Bruxelles (Brussels) mint. Dated 1835. Plain edge. KM A23.1; Friedberg 404. In NGC encapsulation graded PF 64 Cameo WINGS APPROVED. Gem cameo proof in a later strike.


Léopold of Coburg, here crowned in an oak wreath (for achievement from knowledge and wisdom) instead of the usual laurel wreath (for achievement in war), demonstrated great ability in navigating Belgium's course in her development in Europe.
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