South Africa, Elizabeth II. 5 Shillings,1959, KM 52, Silver 39 mm, weight 28,28 g. .500, mintage 2200 pcs., Condition PCGS PL 66 (Prooflike), beautiful patina
South Africa, Elizabeth II. 5 Shillings, 1958, KM 52, Silver 39 mm, weight 28,28 g. .500, mintage 1500 pcs., Condition PCGS PL 66 (Prooflike), nice patina
Brabant (Belgium), United Belgian States (Belgian Revolution, 1789-1790. 1 Florin 1790, Brussels mint, Vanhoudt 867 (R1), KM 48, Delm. 395b suppl. (R1), Silver 30 mm, weight 9,97 g., Condition XF+/aUNC, glossy surface, small thin scratches in the background
Brabant (Belgium), United Belgian States (Belgian Revolution), 1789-1790. 10 Sols (1/2 Florin) 1790, Brussels mint, Vanhoudt 868, KM 46, Delm. 395c suppl. (R1), Silver 25 mm, weight 4,67 g., Condition aUNC, beautiful patina, glossy surface, rare in such good condition
Belgium. Set of two medals 1926, commemorating the death of Cardinal Desiré Felicien François Joseph Mercier, Belgian Catholic clergyman, Archbishop of Mechelen, Bronze and white metal 60 mm, Condition XF, firm box
Belgium, Leopold II (1865 - 1909), Liege. Medal 1877 commemorating the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Royal Conservatory of Music in Liège , by C. Jehotte F., Bronze 60 mm, weight 86,10 g., Condition XF, nice chocolate patina with luster
Belgium, Leopold I (1831-1865), Antwerp (Anvers). Medal 1850, Medal of Honor of the Lyric Union on the occasion of the Festival of 19.08.1850, by J. Wiener, Bronze 50 mm, weight 54,70 g., Condition aUNC/XF+, beautiful chocolate patina with luster
Belgium, Leopold II (1865-1909). Medal 1880 commemorating the 50th anniversary of Belgium's independence, Bronze 50 mm, weight 51,90 g., Condition aUNC, beautiful brown patina with luster
Belgium, Leopold I (1831-1865), Brussels. Medal 1862, Medal for Excellence from the Competition of the Royal Conservatory of Music in Brussels (Conservatoire Royal de Musique de Bruxelles), by Hart Fecit, Bronze 41 mm, weight 29,0 g., Condition aUNC, beautiful brown patina with luster
Belgium, Leopold I (1831-1865), Brussels. Medal 1863, Medal for Excellence from the Competition of the Royal Conservatory of Music in Brussels, by Hart Fecit, Bronze 45 mm, weight 35,60 g., Condition aUNC, beautiful brown patina with luster
Belgium, Leopold I (1831-1865), Brussels. Medal 1848, Leopold Faithful to the Constitution, Bronze 50 mm, weight 55,80 g., Condition XF+, nice chocolate patina Obverse: LEOPOLD - KING OF THE CONSTITUTION
Right bust of Leopold in uniform. Surrounding inscription * JE JURE FIDÉLITÉ À LA CONSTITUTION ET AUX LOIS DU PEUPLE BELGE *// 21. JULY 1831. Reverse: * THE KING KEEPS HIS OATH* THE NATION WILL KEEP ITS OATH// ** 1848 **. Inside a wreath of oak and laurel a plaque with the inscription OBLIGATION OF THE CENSUS/ Election/ REFORM/ PARLIAMENTARY/ FUNDS VOTED/ FOR IMPROVEMENT/ OF THE VALUE OF WORKERS , around the names of members of the government
Belgium, Leopold I (1831-1865), Schaerbeek. Medal commemorating the ceremonial inauguration of August 15, 1865 in honor of King Leopold I (including the inauguration of an indoor market and slaughterhouse, the construction of gymnasiums, and the opening of Rue Royale St. Marie), by Wurden, Bronze 50 mm, weight 44,90 g., Condition aUNC, beautiful patina
Belgium, Leopold I (1831-1865). Medal 1839 from the Annual Horse Races, by Braemnt F., Bronze 47 mm, weight 39,20 g., Condition aUNC, beautiful brown patina with luster
Belgium, Leopold I (1831-1865). Medal commemorating June 4, 1831 when Leopold of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha was elected King of the Belgians by the National Congress, by Maurice Valentin Borrel, Bronze 42 mm, weight 39,10 g., Condition aXF, scratches in background, edge nicks
Belgium, Leopold I (1831-1865). Medal 1852 commemorating the King handing over flags to the army from December 1851 to January 1852, by Veyrat F., Bronze 41 mm, weight 35,60 g., Condition aUNC, beautiful patina and luster in background
Belgium, Leopold I (1831-1865). Medal 1860 in recognition of National Shooting (Tir Nationale), by N. Dargent F., Bronze 37 mm, weight 25,40 g., Condition aUNC, nice patina with luster
Belgium, Leopold I (1831-1865). Medal 1851 commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Restoration of Independence, by Veyrat F., Bronze 30 mm, weight 15,50 g., Condition aUNC, nice lustrous patina
Belgium, Austrian Netherlands. Medal commemorating the First Meeting of the Provincial Council of South Brabant in 1816, by Van De Goor. F, Dirks-77, Bronze 47 mm, weight 41,70 g., Condition aUNC/XF, nice patina with luster
Obverse: BOLD AUSTRIAC-Netherlands LION WITH SHIELD AND SWORD (The motif of the rampaging lion/shield/sword is almost the same as on the 3 Austrian-Dutch florins of 1790). Reverse: "LEGE. SACRAM. ASSERT. BRAB. ORD. BRUXELL. CONVOC. WILHELMUS REX. VIII. ID. JUL. MDCCCXVI.
Belgium. Independence Medal 1830, not signed, Guioth, Rév. belge 38, Tourneur, 59, Bronze 41 mm, weight 38,30 g., Condition XF+, nice patina with luster, rare
Obverse: LE COURAGE NOUS A RENDUS LIBRES (Courage has made us free) Reverse: HONNEUR AUX VAINQUEURS LE PEUPLE BELGE A DETRUIT DESPOTISME ATLATYRANNIE (Honoring the victors, The Belgian people destroyed despotism and tyranny, September 1830)
Netherlands / Belgium. Medal 1829, protest medal barred from the States General of De Meulenaere and Vilain XIV, by Vivier, PRO. ARIS. ET. FOCIS., Dirks 334, Bronze 40 mm, weight 43,50 g., Condition aUNC, nice patina with luster
Belgium. Medal 1830 commemorating the glorious defenders of Belgium, GLOIRE IMMORTELLE AUX BRAVES DEFENSEURS DE LA BELGIQUE (IMMORTAL GLORY TO THE Valiant DEFENDERS OF BELGIUM), A NOS FRERES QUI ONT SUCCOMBE (TO OUR BROTHERS WHO SUSPENDED), Bronze 37 mm, weight 28,70 g., Condition aUNC, nice patina with luster
Belgium, Leopold I (1831-1865). Medal 1832 commemorating the Belgian-French Union, by Hart F., Bronze 36 mm, weight 20,80 g., Condition aUNC/XF, nice patina with luster
Belgium, Leopold I (1831-1865), Ghent. Medal 1837 commemorating the Royal Couple at the opening of the Ghent to Termonde railroad line, by Braemnt F., Bronze 49 mm, weight 42,50 g., Condition XF+, nice brown patina
Belgium, Leopold I (1831-1865). Medal 1853, Leopold Duke of Brabant as a member of the Senate, by Dubois, Bronze 50 mm, weight 54,5 g., Condition XF, nice dark patina, beautiful mint gloss, minor surface and edge damage
Belgium, Prince Philippe of Belgium, Count of Flanders (1837-1905) . Medal circa 1840, LES VERTUS DE SA FAMILLE SE REFLETENT EN LUI ET NOUS LE FONT AIMER (THE VIRTUES OF HIS FAMILY ARE REFLECTED IN HIM AND MAKE US LOVE HIM), Bronze 50 mm, weight 52,0 g., Condition aUNC, beautiful brown patina with luster
The expression “The virtues of his family reflect in him and make us like him” expresses the idea that a person's positive qualities are influenced by the values and character traits of his family, and these family virtues make the person more likeable and lovable. In other words, the good qualities of the family are seen as manifested in the individual's behavior and character, which elicits the liking and appreciation of others.
Belgium, Leopold I of Belgium (1831-1865). Medal 1850 commemorating the death of Louise-Marie d'Orléans (1832-1850), Princess of France, Queen of the Belgians as second wife of King Leopold I of Belgium, Bronze 50 mm, weight 53,60 g., Condition aUNC, beautiful brown patina and mint gloss
Belgium, Leopold I of Belgium (1831-1865). Medal 1853 commemorating the Guarantee of Safety and Welfare of the House of Representatives to Marie Henrietta of May 30, 1853 preceding the marriage (22.08.1853) of Leopold II of Belgium Duke of Brabant to Marie Henrietta, Archduchess of Austria, Princess of Hungary (crowned Queen of the Belgians on December 10, 1865), by J. E. Dubois, Bronze 50 mm, weight 56,10 g., Condition aUNC, beautiful brown patina and mint gloss
Belgium, Leopold I (1831-1865), Louise Marie of Orléans (1832-1850). Medal 1833 commemorating the birth of Louis Philippe (Louis-Philippe Léopold Victor Ernest 24.07.1833-16.05.1834, first heir to the throne of Belgium), by Montagny, Jean Pierre, Bronze 41 mm , weight 40,0 g., Condition aUNC, beautiful patina with shine
Belgium, Leopold I (1831-1865), Louise Marie of Orléans (1832-1850). Medal commemorating Queen Victoria's visit to Belgium on September 13, 1843, Bronze 42 mm , weight 45,30 g., Condition VF-XF, later struck
Belgium, Leopold I (1831-1865). Medal 1850, commemorating the death of Queen Louise Marie (Louise-Marie d'Orléans), by Veyrat, Bronze 31 mm, weight 14,30 g., Condition aUNC, beautiful brown patina with shine
Belgium, Leopold II (1865-1909). Medal 1881 commemorating the marriage of Rudolf of Austria and Stephanie of Belgium, by Ed. Geerts, Bronze 32 mm, weight 16,50 g., Condition UNC
Belgium, Leopold I (1831-1865). Medal 1853 commemorating the marriage of Leopold II Duke of Brabant to Maria Henriette Anne of Austria, Tin 45 mm, weight 44,10 g., Condition VF+
