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Medal - Inauguration of the railway line Verviers-Aix la Chapelle
| Location | Belgium |
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| Year | 1843 |
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| Weight | 6.20 g |
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| Obverse description | A detailed relief depiction of a steam locomotive facing right, emitting billowing smoke from its chimney, riding on rails. The circular legend runs along the upper rim, with the date and engraver's signature inscribed in a cartouche in the exergue. |
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| Reverse description | Two conjoined octagonal shields in the centre of the field, bearing respectively the eagle of the Holy Roman Empire and the lion of Belgium, surmounted by clasped hands symbolising union. The whole is encircled by a rich wreath of fruits and foliage, with the legend distributed across the field. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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