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Ref: 6590

Belgium, Leopold I, Octroi Taxes Abolished 1860, large bronze medal by L Wiener

 

 

Obv: bust of Leopold I left

 

Rev: Mercury standing on a chariot in front of figures of Agriculture and Industry, a broken arch behind

 

Condition: Good very fine; Diameter: 75mm

 

Notes: the octroi were local taxes imposed on the movement of food and goods within municipalities

 

 

Price: £85

Belgium, Leopold I, Octroi Taxes Abolished 1860, bronze medal by L Wiener

Belgium, Leopold I, Octroi Taxes Abolished 1860, bronze medal by L Wiener

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