Belgian Horticulture Society

Engraver:

J. Wurden

Year:

19th century

Country:

Belgium

Diameter:

38 mm

Obverse:

Bust of Rembert Dodoens facing left.

REMB. DODONÉE, NÉ À MALINES, EN 1518.

J. WURDEN

Reverse:

A rectangular frame enclosing a rake, spade, and watering can. The frame is surrounded by flowers and vegetables.

SOCIÉTÉ DODONÉE D'UCCLE.

* QUI S'ARRÊTE RECULE. *

References:

American Journal of Numismatics, Volumes 38, 1903: p. 13 #1936

Rembert Dodoens (29 June 1517 – 10 March 1585) was a Flemish physician and botanist.

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