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Medal - 25th Anniversary of Railways in Belgium, Belgium, 1859
Reg. No: NU 34542
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- Summary:
- Commemorative Medal issued to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Railways in Belgium in 1859. Designed by Alexandre Geefs ad minted in Brussels.
- Acquisition Information:
- Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 1976
| Discipline: | Numismatics |
| Dimensions: | 55 mm (Diameter) |
More information
| Tagged with: | rail transport, railways |
| Themes this item is part of: | Public Life & Institutions Collection, Transport Collection |
| Primary Classification: | MEDALS |
| Secondary Classification: | Commemorative |
| Tertiary Classification: | rail transport |
| Series: | Commemorative |
| DateEra: | 1859 AD |
| Obverse Description: | Head facing left; around, LEOPOLD PREMIER ROI DES BELGES |
| Reverse Description: | Victory advancing right holding lighted torch below steam engine which has winged wheels; around, LOI DU 1EMAI 1834 SYSTEME DES CHEMINS DE FER BELGES; in exergue, XXVE ANNIV. 1E MAI 1859 |
| Edge Description: | Plain |
| Shape: | Round |
| Material: | Bronze |
| Issued By: | Belgium, 1859 |
| Artist: | Alexandre Geefs - Brussels (Mint), Belgium, 1859 |
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