Grand concours international des sciences et de l'industrie (Bruxelles 1888) 1888 front Grand concours international des sciences et de l'industrie (Bruxelles 1888) 1888 back
Grand concours international des sciences et de l'industrie (Bruxelles 1888) 1888 photo

Grand concours international des sciences et de l'industrie Bruxelles

1888 year
Brass 17.2 g 34.5 mm
Description
Location
Belgium
King
Leopold II (1865-1909)
Type
Medals › Commemorative medals
Year
1888
Composition
Brass
Weight
17.2 g
Diameter
34.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-12
References
Numista
N#307264
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

The Cinquantenaire Park in Brussels with rays above and palm branch in the foreground.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GRAND CONCOURS INTERNATIONAL DES SCIENCES & DE L'INDUSTRIE
BRUXELLES 1888

Engraver: Antoine Fisch

Edge

Plain

Comment

Interesting fact

This commemorative medal from the 1888 Brussels International Science and Industry Competition is made of brass and weighs 17.2 grams. It was awarded to recognize outstanding achievements in scientific and industrial fields during that event.