Watch List notes:

NETHERLANDS. Ghent. 1819. AR 33 by Joseph Braemt. 14.69 gm. Laying of a foundation stone at the University of Ghent established in 1817 by William I and now one of Europe's top universities. Dutch arms (first adopted in 1815 by William I, the first king); AULAE ACADEMICAE CONSTRUCTIONE DECRETA around / POSITO PRINCIPE LAPIDE S. P. Q. R. GAND FEST ET SOL DIEM in four lines, S below; all within wreath. FDC; beautiful toning on prooflike surfaces.Joseph Braemt (1796-1864) was a prominent coin engraver and medallist who was chief engraver at the Brussels Mint for a time.