Watch List notes:

AUSTRIA: Franz Josef I, 1848-1916, AR medal, 1855, Wittelsbach-cf.3100, 56mm, medal by C. Lange, on the birth of the Archduchess Sophia Friderica, bust of the Emperor and his wife Elisabeth of Bavaria right / enthroned Austria receives the newborn from flying Genius, minor rim bruises, About Uncirculated. Konrad Lange (1806-1856) was a medallist and Mint-engraver at Vienna. From 1843 until his death he was assistant engraver at the Vienna Mint. As a medallist his work deserves praise for the careful modelling of portraits and the great assurance with which he treated his subjects. A similar example sold in Busso Peus sale 405, lot 3603 for $1200.

Estimate: 100-175 USD