Aftreden van baron Surlet de Chokier als regent van België, penning geslagen uit naam van het Nationaal Congres 1831

This silver medal, created by Julien Gabriel Leclercq in 1831, commemorates the resignation of Baron Surlet de Chokier as regent of Belgium. The obverse features a profile portrait of the baron, while the reverse inscription highlights the decree of the National Congress of July 29th, 1831, recognizing the independence of Belgium. The medal's small size (4 cm diameter, 32.13 gr weight) suggests it was intended for personal or commemorative use, offering a tangible reminder of this pivotal moment in Belgian history.