BELGIUM. Léopold I. 1831-1865. Æ Medal (75mm, 187.94 g, 12h). The 25th Anniversary of the King’s Accession. By Leopold Weiner. Dually-dated 1831 and 1856. As made.Electronic Auction 543 World Medals, Bronze Sold For $ 100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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BELGIUM. Léopold I. 1831-1865. Æ Medal (75mm, 187.94 g, 12h). The 25th Anniversary of the King’s Accession. By Leopold Weiner. Dually-dated 1831 and 1856. LEOPOLD PREMIER ROI DES BELGES, bare head left; LEOP. WIENER / 21 JUILLET 1856 • RECONNAISSANCE NATIONALE, Belgium standing right, holding scepter and placing wreath on crown set upon throne; to left, lion standing facing; to right, Victory seated left, resting arm upon column; in three lines in exergue, XXV ANNIVERSAIRE/DE L’INAUGURATION/DU ROI. See UBS 82, lot 520 (for another example). Rich brown surfaces, minor marks. As made. |