BELGIUM - Kingdom - Leopold I 5 Centimes - copper - Brussels Mint - “1811” (second 1 over 4) - engraver’s initial with point Obverse: A lion, symbol of Belgium, with a paw over the Belgian Constitution; motto in French above; value and engraver’s name below; pearl border surrounding. O/legend: L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE / CONSTITUTION BELGE 1831* / 5 CENT.ˢ / BRAEMT F. Reverse: Crowned royal monogram is surrounded by legend in French; date below; pearl border surrounding. R/legend: LEOPOLD PREMIER — ROI DES BELGES Edge: reeded Alignment: coin Technique: milled Weight: 8,92 g Dimensions: Ø 25,10 mm (maximum) Condition: GF/AVF, dark patina References: LA#BFM-14; Morin 72b; Dupriez 184; Gallez Type 6, 1841-4; KM#5.1 Rarity index: R2 Note: The engraver attempted to restore a die from 1841 of which the number 4 was broken or damaged. By mistake, he struck a number 1 over the 4. This atypical variety is very rare, missing in most major collections and is rarely offered for sale. Comparandum: an identical coin dated “1811” was sold at Jean Elsen & fils (Brussels) Auction 147 (4-5 June 2021), Lot 1258 for 320€ + commission. (N687)