Opening of the Railway Line Between Algiers and Constantine, November 3, 1886 1886

This medal, crafted by Louis-Oscar Roty in 1886, commemorates the opening of the railway line connecting Algiers and Constantine in Algeria. The design features two allegorical figures, likely representing the two cities, embracing as they ride on a cloud over a landscape. The inscription around the edge of the medal details the occasion and date of the event: “Opening of the Line from Algiers to Constantine, November 3, 1886.” This medal, a fine example of French medallic art, not only celebrates the achievement of engineering but also alludes to the political and social impact of this significant infrastructure development in Algeria.