Cosmin Vasile
Junior Numismatic, Antiques & Militaria Appraisal Office
151. "Elective Chamber of Moldova" Medal, engraver Eugène Farochon, 1859, collector's item
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151. "Elective Chamber of Moldova" Medal, engraver Eugène Farochon, 1859, collector's item
Starting price:
EUR 100
Sold
EUR 250
patinated copper
The obverse is decorated with an allegorical scene symbolizing the union of the two Romanian Principalities in 1859, represented by two seated female figures holding hands. Behind them is visible a flag that has at the top a cross located in the middle between the coat of arms of Moldova, the bison's head, and that of Wallachia, the eagle. In exergue, one can read the legend UNIUNEA-RUMANA. In the lower plan is marked the name of the engraver, E. Farochon sculp. The reverse supports a broad legend, referring to the moment of issuance of the piece, ”CAMERA ELECTIVĂ / A MOLDOVEI / D-LORU / B. STURZA. ȘI A. PANU / CAIMACAMI DE LA 20. OCT: / 1858. PÎNĂ LA 5. IAN: 1859: / PENTRU APĂRAREA / AUTONOMIEI ȘI DIGNITA. / TEI NATIONALE”.
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