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August 2021 ANA Auction - Online 23-25 Aug 2021
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AUSTRIA. Anton Scharff. White Metal Medal. Wedding of Crown Prince Rudolf and Princess Stefanie of Belgium, 1881. CHOICE UNCIRCULATED.
50mm; 62.78 gms. Wurzbach-8056; Hauser-370. Obverse: Jugate busts of Rudolph, draped and in military attire, and Stepanie, diademed, right; Reverse: Civic personification of Vienna facing, head right, holding laurel branch and supporting shields with seminude Cupid/Eros to left. Edge: A few scattered marks, otherwise plain. A popular and engaging type, this specimen presents rather strong, bold relief on the obverse as well as tremendous intricacies on the reverse. A few light rim scuffs and subtle abrasions are noted, but are noted distracting, all while some charming brilliance remaining in the protected areas.
From the Richard Jewell Collection.
50mm; 62.78 gms. Wurzbach-8056; Hauser-370. Obverse: Jugate busts of Rudolph, draped and in military attire, and Stepanie, diademed, right; Reverse: Civic personification of Vienna facing, head right, holding laurel branch and supporting shields with seminude Cupid/Eros to left. Edge: A few scattered marks, otherwise plain. A popular and engaging type, this specimen presents rather strong, bold relief on the obverse as well as tremendous intricacies on the reverse. A few light rim scuffs and subtle abrasions are noted, but are noted distracting, all while some charming brilliance remaining in the protected areas.
From the Richard Jewell Collection.
Ex: Coin Galleries (12/2008) Lot # 1316.
Estimate: $150 - $300