Historical Objects / Medals

Collection of Tyler Yates

Antwerp Universal Exhibition 1894

Engraver:
Jules Baetes
Year:
1894
Country:
Belgium
Diameter:
60 mm
Obverse:
Bust of Leopold II facing right.
LEOPOLD·II ROI·DES·BELGES
JUL. BAETES SCULP.
Reverse:
A globe surrounded by a ribbon and a branch. Below the globe is Antwerp with the Cathedral of Our Lady and the exhibition building visible. Above the globe is the coat of arms of Antwerp. The continents of the globe are labelled: AFRIKA, AUST, EUROPA, AZIA.
EXPOSITION UNIVERSELLE D’ANVERS 1894 WERELDTENTOONSTELLING VAN ANTWERPEN
JUL BAETES

This medal was made for the Universal Exhibition held in Antwerp in 1894.