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Medal - King Carol I Bridge over the Danube
| Location | Romania |
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| Year | 1895 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing bust of King Carol I of Romania in high relief, depicted in elaborate military uniform adorned with decorations, orders, and epaulettes. The legend arcs around the upper field, and the engraver's signature A. SCHARFF WIEN appears in the lower right field. A small laurel branch is visible to the lower left. |
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| Obverse lettering | CAROL I REGE AL ROMANIEI A. SCHARFF WIEN |
| Reverse description | A reclining laureate river god (Danubius) occupies the lower left, leaning against rocks amid cattails, with a hammer at his side. The coat of arms of Romania appears on a shield to the lower right. In the background, the King Carol I railway bridge over the Danube is depicted in low relief with steam ships on the river and the town of Cernavodă visible. In the upper portion of the field, two winged mermaids are shown embracing and holding aloft a ribbon bearing part of the legend. |
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