Summary
Medal commemorating the Abolition of Octroi Duties by Leopold I, Belgium in 1860. Octroi duties are a local tax collected on various articles brought into a district for consumption.
Obverse Description
Head left; around, LEOPOLD PREMIER ROI DES BELGES
Reverse Description
Mercury standing with arms spread leading a winged chariot with Industry and Agriculture seated; around above, ABOLITION DES OCTROIS; below, LOI DU 18 JUIL. 1860 etc.
Edge Description
Plain
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), U.S. Government, 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1860 AD
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Material
Bronze
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Axis
12
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Dimensions
74 mm (Outside Diameter)
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Shape
Round