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Medal - Leopold II Antwerp International Exposition
| Location | Belgium |
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| Year | 1894 |
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| Composition | Silver plated bronze |
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| Obverse description | Large high-relief bust of King Leopold II of Belgium facing right, with prominent beard, occupying most of the field. The circular legend reads LEOPOLD·II to the left and ROI·DES·BELGES to the right, with the engraver's signature JUL. BAETES SCULP. inscribed along the lower rim within a beaded border. |
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| Obverse lettering | LEOPOLD·II ROI·DES·BELGES JUL. BAETES SCULP. |
| Reverse description | A large terrestrial globe dominates the field, encircled by an olive branch and set against a radiating sunburst background with stars; below the globe is a detailed panoramic view of the city of Antwerp with its distinctive cathedral spire and exhibition buildings. The coat of arms of Antwerp is displayed at the top above the globe. A bilingual circular legend in French and Dutch runs around the border, separated by the date 1894 at the base, within a beaded inner border. |
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