Medal - BVMG 1961-1981 Antwerp
Features
| Location |
Belgium
 |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | BVMG |
| Type | Commemorative medals › Company, institution and association medals |
| Year | 1981 |
| Composition | Nickel silver (Rhodium Patinated) |
| Weight | 15.8 g |
| Diameter | 35.2 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (Cu 45%, Ni 37%, Zn 18%) |
| Technique | Engraved |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Number | N# 357018 |
| References | GMJ# 1981-107 Marc Willemans; 2019. Gemeentepenningen, Medailles, Jetons en Fantasie-Biljetten van Belgie (1979-2019) = Municipal Tokens, Medals, Tokens and Fantasy Banknotes of Belgium (1979-2019). Self-published, Lokeren, Belgium. |
Commemorative issue
20 Years of BVMG
Obverse
BVMG (on the coat of arms)
1961/1981 (bottom between Lange Wapper's legs)
The tower of the Cathedral of Our Lady with Lange Wapper next to it
holding a shield with engraver tools: a pair of compasses, a carpenter's square, an engraving pen and a hammer.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BVMG
1961
1981
Translation:
BVMG = Beroepsvereniging Van Meester-Graveurs
>> Professional Association Of Master Engravers <<
Engraver: Paul Huybrechts
Designer: Paul Huybrechts
Reverse
The text on the name plate stands against an unfinished brick wall,
which symbolizes the further construction of the association.
Script: Latin (cursive)
Lettering: Beroepsvereniging Van Meester-Graveurs
Translation: Professional Association Of Master Engravers
Engraver: Paul Huybrechts
Designer: Paul Huybrechts
Edge
Plain
Comments
This token is desigend and engraved by Paul Huybrechts, celebrating the 20th anniversairy of the Association.
It's also a trial piece for 2 tokens that were struck later on.
- 20 Wapper - Antwerp 1981
- 50 Wapper - Antwerp 1981
Made in German Silver (Nickel Silver) with a Rhodium patina coating which makes the token extra special.
Limited to 4 pieces that were made, in PROOF Quality.
Many thanks to Luc Vandamme for sharing his knowledge regarding this item.
Also many thanks to Melisa Van Driessche, Sales Engineer XRF & ICP at SYSMEX BE,
for her efforts and analyzing the used materials in this token.
© doc.n0rex (CC0)
It's also a trial piece for 2 tokens that were struck later on.
- 20 Wapper - Antwerp 1981
- 50 Wapper - Antwerp 1981
Made in German Silver (Nickel Silver) with a Rhodium patina coating which makes the token extra special.
Limited to 4 pieces that were made, in PROOF Quality.
Many thanks to Luc Vandamme for sharing his knowledge regarding this item.
Also many thanks to Melisa Van Driessche, Sales Engineer XRF & ICP at SYSMEX BE,
for her efforts and analyzing the used materials in this token.
© doc.n0rex (CC0)
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| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| 1981 | 4 | Proof | |||||||||||||
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