Besluit van Leopold I
M. Borrel
1831
Medium
striking (metalworking)
Dimensions
39.94; 4.1
About this artwork
diameter 4,1 cm x gewicht 39,94 gr
Art Historical Context
### Besluit van Leopold I exquisite struck medal, crafted by medallist M. Borrel 1831, measures just 4.1 cm in diameter weighs 39.94. Titled *Besluit van Leopold I—meaning "Decree of I"—it celebrates a pivotal moment in Belgian history. Leopold I, the first King of the Belgians, ascended the throne same year amid the fresh independence from the Netherlands following the 1830 Revolution. Such medals were popular commemorative tokens, often struck to mark royal oaths, decisions, or national milestones, allowing citizens to carry symbols of unity and pride. The "striking" technique, a hallmark...