Summary
Commemorative Medal issued to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Railways in Belgium in 1859. Designed by Alexandre Geefs ad minted in Brussels.
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
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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
1859 AD
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Material
Bronze
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Axis
12
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Dimensions
55 mm (Outside Diameter)
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Shape
Round
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