Medal - Brussels National Exposition of 1880 and Independence Anniversary 1880 front Medal - Brussels National Exposition of 1880 and Independence Anniversary 1880 back
Medal - Brussels National Exposition of 1880 and Independence Anniversary 1880 photo
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Medal - Brussels National Exposition of and Independence Anniversary

1880 year
Tin 38.5 g 48 mm
Description
Location
Belgium
King
Leopold II (1865-1909)
Type
Commemorative medals › Exhibition, fair and festival medals
Year
1880
Composition
Tin
Weight
38.5 g
Diameter
48 mm
Thickness
4 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-12
References
Numista
N#192819
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Bust left of Leopold II King of Belgium surrounded by two diferent lines of lettrering

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CINQUANTIÈME ANNIVERSAIRE DE L'INDÉPENDANCE DE LA BELGIQUE *
LEOPOLD II ROI
DES BELGES

Translation:
Fifty anniversary of the independence of Belgium
Leopold II King of Belgium

Edge

Round

Comment

While klie92 picture is here:

- The spot under the U of Bruxelles should not be there.
- Near to date 1880 or Anniversaire, klei coin has a hit; its supposed to be "perfectly" round.
- King Leopold II´s beard its damaged.