2753 | Medals

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ALFONSO XIII (1885-1931). Hispano-French Exhibition of Zaragoza. (Ae. 107.37g/59mm). 1908. Zaragoza. Engraver: SA Anduiza. (Vives 686 metal variation). EF. In 1908, a series of events were held in Zaragoza to commemorate the sieges suffered by the city a century earlier, during the War of Independence. A first-rate international event, known as the Hispano-French Exhibition, not only fostered closer ties between the two neighboring countries but also provided a significant economic boost to the entire region. Some five thousand exhibitors from both countries showcased agriculture, food, mechanical industries, and manufactured goods. Its success with the public, attracting over half a million visitors, led to the event being extended for two months and resulted in visits from the monarchs on several occasions.