BELGIAN CONGO. Prince Alberts Tour of Africa Bronze Plaquette, 1909. CHOICE UNCIRCULATED.By Paul Wissaert. Dimensions: 48mm x 70mm. Obverse: Nude youth, standing at right, waving flag at approaching ship; legend and date below, signature at right edge; Reverse: Map of Africa and Europe showing the route taken by the Princes tour; start date at upper left, end date at lower right; Edge: Plain. Albert toured the Belgian colony just months before the death of his uncle Leopold II and succeeding to the throne. Albert met not only colonial administrators but also native chieftains who detailed their complaints of life under Belgian rule. Albert recommended reforms upon his return.Donated to the American Numismatic Society to be sold to benefit its programs.
