BELGIUM. Léopold I. 1831-1865. Æ Medal (75mm, 184.2 g, 12h). Treaties Ending Tolls on the Scheldt River. By A. Geefs. Dually dated 12 May and 16 July 1863.Electronic Auction 498 World Medals, Bronze Sold For $ 60. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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BELGIUM. Léopold I. 1831-1865. Æ Medal (75mm, 184.2 g, 12h). Treaties Ending Tolls on the Scheldt River. By A. Geefs. Dually dated 12 May and 16 July 1863. LEOPOLD PREMIER ROI DES BELGES, bare head left / L”ESCAUT EST LIBRE, winged Genius flying left, pulled boat loaded with cornucopia; reeds, overflowing urn, and Cathedral towers to left; rising sun in background; in exergue, TRAITÉS DES 12 MAI ET 16 JUILLET/ 1863. Brown surfaces, minor marks, some spotting. EF. |