Exposition Universelle Liege 1905
Issuer Belgium
Type Exhibition, fair and festival medals
Obverse
A standing woman representing Belgium, in right profile, hands a branch of boxwood to a seated miner facing her, who is holding an ice axe in his left hand. In the background, an industrial landscape.
Lettering: EXPOSITION UNIVERSELLE LIÈGE 1905 A.MICHAUX
Reverse
Lady with lion
Lettering: 1830 1905 A.MICHAUX
Basic Information
Engravers
Obverse
Alphonse Michaux
Reverse
Alphonse Michaux
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Brass
Weight
10 g
Size
30 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
EXPOSITION UNIVERSELLE LIÈGE 1905 A.MICHAUX
Reverse Lettering
1830 1905 A.MICHAUX
Comments
This visiting token was struck and sold at the Royal Mint's stand in the central gallery of the Belgian section, using an Uhlhorn press installed by the Mennig company.
