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Belgium, 1853: Marriage of Leopold II, 32mm, bronze, edge is reeded
Belgium, 1853: Marriage of Leopold II, 32mm, bronze, edge is reeded

Belgium, 1853: Marriage of Leopold II, 32mm, bronze, edge is reeded

$ 30.09

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Condition: Please examine the photos closely. Great historic piece. Some wear on both obverse and reverse.
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Belgium
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Circulated////////////////////////////////Uncirculated: unknown
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer

    Description

    This is a great piece of history!
    This 100 franc piece commemorates the marriage in Brussels of Leopold, Duc de Brabant (1835-1909, future King Leopold II) and Marie Henriette, Archduchess of Austria (1836-1902).  Listed in Biographical Dictionary of Medallists, Vol VI, pg 492.
    Obverse: Leopold bust by Leopld Wiener
    Reverse: Leopold and Marie Henriette, Archduchess of Austria