Belgium, Albert II, 1 Euro
Error - 2008 - Royal Belgium Mint - Bi-Metallic
Head of Albert II, left.
Map of the European continent showing the States of the European Union, on a dynamic canvas made up of the twelve stars of the European Union.
Coin defect on the obverse on top of the head of Albert II due to die break.
7.47 gr
An “AU(55-58)” quality
As in numismatics, it is important that the state of conservation of an item be carefully evaluated before it is offered to a discerning collector with a keen eye.
This initially obscure acronym comprising two words describing the state of conservation is explained clearly here:
About Uncirculated(55-58)
This means – more prosaically – that the coin has been in circulation but sufficiently little that its original beauty is preserved almost in its entirety. The wear is barely visible and any other defect can only be identified with a magnifying glass or a particularly keen eye. The number (55-58) indicates that between three quarters and almost all of the original luster remains.