National Tokens Belgian Heritage - Fort de Loncin 2019 front National Tokens Belgian Heritage - Fort de Loncin 2019 back
National Tokens Belgian Heritage - Fort de Loncin 2019 photo

National Tokens Belgian Heritage - Fort de Loncin

2019 year
- 12.7 g 31 mm
Description
Location
Belgium
Type
Medals › Souvenir medallions
Year
2019
Weight
12.7 g
Diameter
31 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-12
References
Numista
N#231297
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

A map of Belgium with a B on a radial background, text around it.

Lettering:
* * 2019 * NATIONAL TOKENS * * 2019
* * BELGIAN HERITAGE

Edge

Plain

Comment

Built in 1888, this fort was part of a complex intended to protect Liege. On August 15, 1914, a German shell fell on the rear of the fort, causing it to explode, killing and burying many soldiers.