Medal - Opening of the train line Genua to Arona

Location Italian States
Year 1855
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Gold plated bronze
Weight 94 g
Diameter 54 mm
Thickness 6 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Plain
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Moyaux#325
Obverse description View of the city of Arona with a train entering the main station and a steam boat on the Lago Maggiore.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering STRADA FERRATA DA GENOVA AD ARONA G. EISEL LEGGE 5 GIUGNO 1853
Reverse description 8-line inscription above winged star.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering AL RE // VITTORIO EMANUELE II // A PIETRO PALEOCAPA // MINISTRO DE LAVORI PUBBLICI // A LUIGI TORELLI // DEPUTATO // ARONA RICONOSCENTE // MDCCCLV
Mintage
Numisquare ID 8026383080
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