Token - Leopold II International competition of science and industry of
1888 year| Brass | 17 g | 34.5 mm |
| Location | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold II (1865-1909) |
| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Year | 1888 |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 17 g |
| Diameter | 34.5 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#119329 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Park of the Cinquantenaire of Brussels, radiation, palm branch.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
♦ GRAND CONCOURS INTERNATIONAL DES SCIENCES ET DE L'INDUSTRIE ♦
BRUXELLES 1888
PREST L. SOMZÉE
Translation: Big international competition of science and industry
Edge
Plain
Comment
Mining engineer Léon Mathieu Henri de Somzée (Liège, January 31, 1837 - Spa, August 23, 1901), member of parliament for the Brussels district from 1884 to 1892, was founding president of this major international competition for science and industry. He enjoyed a highly successful career, mainly linked to the emerging exploitation of gas.See also: http://www.dbnl.org/tekst/_die003188701_01/_die003188701_01_0014.php
