1843 Belgium Inauguration of the Verviers to Aix-la-Chapelle Railroad Medal by Hart
A Rare Numismatic Milestone Celebrating Early European Railway History
Capture a monumental leap in industrial transportation with this uncirculated 1843 Belgian medal commemorating the inauguration of the railway connecting Verviers to Aix-la-Chapelle (Aachen). Expertly engraved by the celebrated medallist Hart, this piece marks the cross-border expansion of Europe's railway network during the height of the Industrial Revolution.
Preserved in pristine, uncirculated condition and backed by prestigious numismatic literature, this rare brass token is an essential acquisition for collectors of transport history, fine European medallic art, and 19th-century exonumia.
Product Specifications
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Type / Commemoration: Inauguration of the Railroad from Verviers to Aix-la-Chapelle
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Year of Issue: 1843
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Engraver: Hart (Laurent-Joseph Hart)
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Country of Origin: Belgium
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Composition: Brass
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Condition: Uncirculated
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Catalog Reference: Listed as Number 369 in Louis Guioth's Histoire Numismatique de la Belgique
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Diameter: 1.07 inches
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Weight: 0.251 ounces
Key Features & Historical Significance
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Master Medallist Provenance: Crafted by the renowned Belgian engraver Hart, celebrated across Europe for his exceptional precision and brilliant medallic relief work.
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Early Railway Milestone: Commemorates a vital international transportation link bridging Belgium and Germany, capturing the spirit of progress, engineering, and trade that defined the mid-19th century.
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Important Numismatic Literature Reference: Documented in classic medallic scholarship, specifically cataloged as Number 369 in Louis Guioth’s authoritative Histoire Numismatique de la Belgique.
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Pristine Preservation: Struck in striking brass and maintained in uncirculated condition, retaining its crisp details, original luster, and sharp medallic character.
Add this rare and culturally significant piece of railway history to your collection today.
