Medal - Brussels International Exposition 1897 front Medal - Brussels International Exposition 1897 back
Medal - Brussels International Exposition 1897 photo

Medal - Brussels International Exposition

1897 year
Bronze 149.27 g 70 mm
Description
Location
Belgium
King
Leopold II (1865-1909)
Type
Award medals › Agricultural and industrial awards
Year
1897
Composition
Bronze
Weight
149.27 g
Diameter
70 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-11-12
References
Numista
N#227741
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Two lions carrying the crowned coat of arms of Belgium.

Lettering:
L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE
ROYAUME DE BELGIQUE . KONINRIJK BELGIE

Edge

Plain

Comment

Very beautiful medal in Art(Nouveau) style, Wolfers (goldsmith) was one of the great artists of this style.
On the obverse, the relief of the characters is very marked. The reverse is convex.