Eed van Leopold van Saksen-Coburg op de constitutie 1831

This commemorative medal, designed by Adrien Hippolyte Veyrat in 1831, celebrates Leopold I of Belgium's accession to the throne. The obverse of the medal features a crown and the monogram "L" intertwined within a laurel wreath, symbolizing the new monarch's reign. The reverse depicts the Ten Commandments inscribed on stone tablets, a reference to the constitutional monarchy established in Belgium under Leopold's rule. This small, yet historically significant object, stands as a testament to a crucial moment in Belgian history, highlighting the connection between the monarchy and the newly-formed constitution.