Collection Highlights
Astor House
Date:
ca.1853-1859
Object Number:
PR.020.65.1
Medium:
Wood Engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Coin: L'Union fait La Force 2 cent
Object Number:
1623
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 1 in. ( 2.5 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Belgian two centimes coin. Obverse shows a seated lion holding a tablet, the details of which have been worn away, and the legend reads: "L' UNION FAIT LA FORCE 2 CENTS". On the reverse the legend reads: "LEOPOLD PREMIER ROI DES BELGES 1836" encircling a crown with two ribbons above a stylized floral design.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. A.F. Bleecker, 1930
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
