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© Collector 86 (CC BY-NC-SA)
Festival souvenir medal - Albert I ND
| Brass | 1.5 g | 19.17 mm |
| Location | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Albert I (1909-1934) |
| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Years | 1909-1934 |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 19.17 mm |
| Thickness | 0.78 mm |
| Shape | Round with a loop |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#430786 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
The legend is on 3 lines, the 1st is curved, surrounded by stylized ears of corn.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOUVENIR
DE LA
FÊTE
Edge
Plain
Comment
Medallion of poor quality, probably struck in large numbers. It's not specified which festival it refers to, but it's worth noting that it was during the reign of Albert 1st that the events and festivals commemorating the centenary of Belgian independence took place (1930, the King died in 1934). Perhaps these medallions were struck for the occasion...
In any case, the one illustrating this page was found with a ribbon in the Belgian colors:
