ARCHITECTURAL MEDALS. Belgium - France. Strasbourg Cathedral Bronze Medal, 1861. Geerts (Ixelles) Mint. PCGS SPECIMEN-65 Gold Shield. Ross-M237 (R2); van Hoydonck-185; Reinecke-45. 58mm. By Jacques Wiener. Obverse: Perspective view of the cathedral exterior from the north-west, highlighting its ubiquitous single northern tower; Reverse: Perspective view of the interior, looking down the nave toward the west from a vantage point just to the right of center; the western rose window is at the focal point. Flawless chocolate brown surfaces, with a pleasing, slightly glossy nature.<p><em>Strasbourg remained the official spelling until 1870 (following the Franco-Prussian War), when the German "Strassburg" prevailed until 1918 (following World War I).</em> From the Richard Jewell Collection.<p>Ex. Coin Galleries (10/2010) Lot # 2820.
