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Medal commemorating the extension of the Charleroy Canal by Leopold I1839

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Bronze medal with relief profile portrait of a man facing right, surrounded by raised text reading 'LEOPOLD PREMIER ROI DES BELGES' along the rim
Bronze commemorative medal with raised French text reading "Inaugurés par le Roi, 5 Août 1859" at center, encircled by a rope border and outer inscription reading "Canaux et Chemins de Fer" and "Embranchements du Canal de Charleroy." A crowned royal emblem flanked by an anchor and locomotive appears above the text.
Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Medal commemorating the extension of the Charleroy Canal by Leopold I
Place Made
Belgium
Date Made
1839
Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 1 7/8 in. (47.63 mm)
Credit Line
Gift of Kirk S. Smith
Accession Number
M.2005.74.13
Classification
Jewelry and Adornments
Collecting Area
European Painting and Sculpture