102776 | BELGIUM. Namur. Cathedral of St. Aubain bronze Medal.

102776  |  BELGIUM. Namur. Cathedral of St. Aubain bronze Medal. Issued 1846. Churches of Belgium series (50mm, 51.94 g, 12h). By J. Wiener and struck at the Geerts mint in Ixelles.

 

ÉGLISE CATHÉDRALE DE St AUBAIN A NAMUR / RECONSTRUITE 1750 ACHEVÉE 1767 / RENFERME LE MAUSOLÉE DE / DON JUAN D'AUTRICHE, perspective exterior view of the cathedral // INTÉRIEUR DE LÉGLISE / ST AUBAIN, perspective interior view, from a vantage point right of center. Edge: Plain.

 

Ross M25; van Hoydonck 22; Reinecke 13. Choice Mint State. Rich red-brown surfaces, with some lustrous brilliance remaining.

 

From what is today eastern Netherlands and western Germany, the Wieners were a Jewish family of exceptional medalists, especially known for numerous numismatic works throughout the Kingdom of Belgium. Eldest brother Jacques, along with younger brothers Leopold and Charles, created some of the finest works of medallic art of the 19th century, and all are particularly noted for their highly detailed and intricate work, especially that of Jacques with respect to architectural renderings.

 

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