Token - Belgian Folklore (Doudou de Mons) ND
| Silver (.925) | 22.85 g | 37 mm |
| Location | Belgium |
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| Type | › Tokens |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 22.85 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Numista | N#224626 |
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| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Coat of arms with motto of the Kingdom of Belgium
Script: Latin
Lettering: BELGIAN FOLKLORE
Edge
Plain
Comment
Part of a series of 12 medals devoted to Belgian Folklore by the Royal Mint of Belgium.Doudou à Mons is held on Trinity Sunday. The whole festival is made up of two parts: in the morning, the "golden bus" climbs up to the collegiate church of Sainte Waudru, and in the afternoon, the "Lumeçon fight" between Saint Georges and the dragon. During this fight, in a closed circle, the crowd tries to pluck hairs from the dragon's tail, which brings good luck.
