Jules Anspach Medal.

Recto: Relief of head of Anspach in profile, encircled by text, "A Jles Anspach Bourgmtre de Bruxelles" Artist's name and date inscribed at bottom. Verso: Robed woman holding a plaque with names and an olive branch, with buildings from the city of Brussels in the background, with two arches below. Text around edge: "30 Novbre 1871 Inauguration des Arches de la Senne."One of the three Wiener brothers, a family of medalists. Charles (1832–1888) was the third and youngest of the Wiener brothers and, perhaps, had the most brilliant career. He studied at Brussels and Paris where he was a student of Oudiné. In 1865 he settled at The Hague as engraver to the king of Holland, but moved to London, where he was assistant engraver at the Royal Mint. He then went to Lisbon as chief engraver of the Portuguese coins. Returning to Brussels in 1867, Charles devoted himself to medals, which he produced in large number, some in conjunction with his brother Jacques. His English pieces have best withstood the test of time. Of Jewish interest are three portrait medals: E.A. Astruc, chief rabbi of Belgium; Jules Anspach, mayor of Brussels; and a dual portrait of Sir Moses and Lady Judith Montefiore. (Source: Jewish Virtual Library)Commemorates both Jules Anspach and the covering of the Senne which flows through Brussels. The river was covered due to high pollution and flooding problems.Updated recordDigital imag