151. "Elective Chamber of Moldova" Medal, engraver Eugène Farochon, 1859, collector's item

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”.

Description

patinated copper

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