Russia, Alexander II 1854-1881. 20 Kopeks 1871 CПБ-HI, St. Petersburg, Bitkin 220, KM# Y 22a.1, Konros 146/50, Silver 22 mm, weight 3,6 g. .500, Condition PCGS MS 65, beautiful mint specimen
Sweden, Medal by Lea Ahlborn commemorating the death of Queen Lovisa in Stockholm on March 30, 1871, pewter/tin 42 mm, weight 33.42 g., condition XF+, nice luster. Louise was born in August 1828 in the Hague, and was the daughter of Fredrik of the Netherlands and Louise of Prussia. She was chosen as a suitable wife for the Swedish heir to the throne, Karl (XV). Their wedding took place in June 1850 and her official name became Lovisa. In 1859, she became queen of Sweden and Norway. Lovisa and Karl XV were very different, and their relationship was never particularly happy. They had two children, of whom only their daughter reached adulthood. Lovisa devoted herself to charity work and was the patron and founder of several associations, such as a care home for sick children, a school for deaf children, and a society for the establishment of orphanages in Lapland.
Belgium, Leopold II (1865-1909). Medal 1872 commemorating the Inauguration of Monumental Paintings at the Antwerp Museum, in honor of Nicaise de Keyser (1813-1887) a central figure in 19th century Belgian history painting, by Leopold Wiener, Bronze 68 mm, weight 143,0 g., Condition XF, beautiful chocolate patina, very impressive medal
Belgium, Leopold II (1865-1909). Medal 1873 commemorating the cordial reception of the members of the Iron and Steel Institute during their visit to Belgium, by J. Moore, Bronze 44 mm, weight 39,0 g., Condition aUNC, beautiful brown patina
Belgium, Leopold II (1865-1909). Bronze medal 1873-1875 commemorating the opening of the prison in Ypres (Maison d`Arret Cellulaire a Ypres), by G. Jehotte, Bronze 61,00 mm, weight 80,35 g., Condition XF+, nice brown patina with luster.
Belgium, Antwerp. Le Lloyd Belge Maritime and Fire Insurance Medal, by F. Baetes, Bronze 37 mm, weight 21,80 g., Condition UNC, Beautiful glossy patina
Belgium, Leopold II (1865-1909). Bronze medal 1874-1876 commemorating the opening of the prison in Namur (Maison de Surete Cellulaire a Namur), by G. Jehotte, Bronze 61,00 mm, weight 83,32 g., Condition XF/XF+, nice brown patina with luster.
Ceylon. Token 1876, Lee Hedges & Co. Demattagodde Mills, Colombo, LEE HEDGES & Co / 1876, tea plantation, Pridmore 62, Lowsley 8, Brass 29 mm, weight 8,69 g., Condition VF+/aXF, patina The value of this token in 1876 was 18 cents apiece, which was roughly equivalent to a day`s wages for a woman working on a plantation.
United Kingdom. University College, London - Malden Prize Medal, 1876, by N. Macphail, BHM 3035, Bronze, 70 mm, weight 148,98 g., Condition UNC, medal in original Macphail, Glasgow, plush lined case. Obverse: bust of classical scholar Henry Malden, professor of Greek at University College London from 1831 until his death in 1876. Reverse: legend around central wreath, without inscription.
Austria, Francis Joseph I (1848-1916). 1 Florin 1877 A, Vienna, KM 2222, Silver 29 mm, weight 12,30 g. .900, Condition aUNC, beautiful mint luster in the background, minor background blemishes - bag marks
Belgium, Leopold II (1865 - 1909), Liege. Medal 1877 commemorating the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Royal Conservatory of Music in Li?ge , by C. Jehotte F., Bronze 60 mm, weight 86,10 g., Condition XF, nice chocolate patina with luster
Russia, Alexander II 1854-1881. Rouble 1877 CПБ-HI, St. Petersburg, Bitkin 90, KM C# 25, Silver 35,5 mm, weight 20,82 g. .868, Condition XF+/aXF, scratches, edge damaged, background with nice mint shine
Russia, Alexander II 1854-1881. Rouble 1877 CПБ-HI, St. Petersburg, Bitkin 90, KM C# 25, Silver 35,5 mm, weight 20,65 g. .868, Condition aXF/VF+, minor scratches in the background, local dark tarnish on the reverse
Vatican / Pope State. Medallion commemorating the 50th anniversary of the consecration of Pope Pius IX, 1877, Bronze 32,00 mm, weight 15,63 g., Condition aUNC, luster in the background, beautifully patinated mint specimen, prooflike.
Austria, Francis Joseph I (1848-1916). 1 Florin 1878 A, Vienna, KM 2222, Silver 29 mm, weight 12,40 g. .900, Condition aUNC/BU, excellent mint specimen, fresh minting with mirror in background, minor background blemishes
Austria, Francis Joseph I (1848-1916). 1 Florin 1878 A, Vienna, KM 2222, Silver 29 mm, weight 12,30 g. .900, Condition aUNC, A beautiful glossy mint specimen
France. Medal - Souvenir of the first national celebrations of the Exhibition, June 30, 1878 (Souvenir de la premiere fete nationale de l`Exposition, le 30 juin 1878), brass 28 mm, weight 8,80 g, Condition XF+, nice patina
The 1878 Universal Exposition was the first permitted national holiday since the defeat of Napoleon III in 1871 and the restoration of power by the Conservatives. Those celebrating the 1878 Universal Exposition were also announcing the arrival of the Third Republic, which was proclaimed in France a few months later. Chroniclers noted the enthusiasm of that day, Sunday, June 30, when the tricolor flag triumphed in the streets of Paris. According to the Goncourts, even the hearses carrying the dead to the cemetery were decorated with flags.