Tentoonstelling van de Societe de Flore te Namen 1830 - 1875

This bronze medal, created by Charles Auguste Barbier between 1830 and 1875, celebrates the "Societe de Flore de Namur," a floral society in Namur, Belgium. The obverse features a decorative urn overflowing with fruit and foliage, while the reverse showcases a laurel wreath inscribed with the words "Exposition Publique." This small medal (3.9 cm diameter) exemplifies the artistry of medal design, a genre often used to commemorate events or individuals. The inscription on the reverse suggests this medal was awarded for public exhibition.