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August 2021 ANA Auction - Online 23-25 Aug 2021
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AUSTRIA. Anton Scharff. Bronze Medal. Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria, 1887. CHOICE UNCIRCULATED.
79mm; 246.11 gms. BHM-3284; Eimer-1732. Mintage: 450. Obverse: Jugate crowned busts left of the younger Victoria and the elder Victoria, veiled; laurel branch to left; Reverse: Britannia, with head slightly right and holding trident, standing facing in carriage being drawn by two lions; to left, nude genius holding torch and female personification of Justice, holding scales and sword; to right, female personification of Prudence, holding globe and caduceus; in exergue, civic coat-of-arms with dragon supporters. Edge: A few light scuffs and stains, otherwise plain. An elegant, ambitious, and popular type, this specimen offers rich brown surfaces and a great deal of shimmering brilliance remaining. SCARCE and undoubtedly one which should generate tremendous enthusiasm.
From the Richard Jewell Collection.
Estimate: $500 - $750
79mm; 246.11 gms. BHM-3284; Eimer-1732. Mintage: 450. Obverse: Jugate crowned busts left of the younger Victoria and the elder Victoria, veiled; laurel branch to left; Reverse: Britannia, with head slightly right and holding trident, standing facing in carriage being drawn by two lions; to left, nude genius holding torch and female personification of Justice, holding scales and sword; to right, female personification of Prudence, holding globe and caduceus; in exergue, civic coat-of-arms with dragon supporters. Edge: A few light scuffs and stains, otherwise plain. An elegant, ambitious, and popular type, this specimen offers rich brown surfaces and a great deal of shimmering brilliance remaining. SCARCE and undoubtedly one which should generate tremendous enthusiasm.
From the Richard Jewell Collection.
Estimate: $500 - $750