SPAIN - SPAIN Isabella II (1833-1868). Gold Medal, inauguration and blessing of the train between Barcelona and Matano, by Lorenzale and Jubany 1848, Madrid. Av. NIHIL IPSA VELOCIUS. Scene of the blessing of a station with a steam train, along a platform with official figures and a bishop in a gallery on the train. In the exergue: YNAUGURATA DIE XXVIII OCTOBRIS ANNI MDCCCXLVIII and signature LORENZALE D. and JUBANY G. Rv. In the field: OPTIMAE SOCIETATI QUAE PRIMA IN HISPANIA VIAM FERREAM AD YLLURUM USQUE DUCENTEM SUMMO LABORE VIGILIIS SUMPTIBUSQUE CONSTRUERE FECIT BARCINONENSIS SENATUS HOC CIVIUM LAUDIS ET GRATI ANIMI PIGNUS D. O. C. Forrer III p.92 and p.473 - O'Connor p.249 - RAH.602-604 v. - Ruiz Trapero 666-667 v. ; Gold - 126,1 g - 53 mm - 12 h From Calicó in 2006. There are only two known examples, including one from the Breogán collection. Based on a design by C. Lorenzale and engraving by Jubany. Cut on the edge at 8 o'clock on the reverse. Some fine scratches and small handling marks. Slight soiling. Very rare. Superb. * Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot. * Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot.