Medal - Hommage of Belgium towards Leopold II 1791 front Medal - Hommage of Belgium towards Leopold II 1791 back
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Medal - Hommage of Belgium towards Leopold II

1791 year
Copper 6.50 g 27.6 mm
Description
Location
Austrian Netherlands (Belgium)
Emperor
Leopold II (1790-1792)
Type
Medals › Commemorative medals
Year
1791
Composition
Copper
Weight
6.50 g
Diameter
27.6 mm
Thickness
1.45 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#145023
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Legend in 5 lines within wreath. Date in roman numerals at bottom.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BELGICAE.
SALUS.
AUGVSTO.
DATA.FIDE.
MDCCXCI

Edge

Ropeway

Comment

Ceremony in Gand on July 6, 1791.
Token also minted in silver.