Baron Surlet de Chokier, door het Nationaal Congres verkozen tot regent van België 1831

This bronze medal, created in 1831 by Adrien Hippolyte Veyrat, depicts Baron Surlet de Chokier, who was elected regent of Belgium by the National Congress. The obverse features a profile portrait of the Baron, while the reverse depicts a laurel wreath surrounding an inscription in Latin. The medal serves as a commemorative piece honoring the political figure and his role in the early years of Belgian independence. This artwork is a valuable historical artifact that sheds light on the political and social landscape of 19th-century Belgium.