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August 2021 ANA Auction - Online 23-25 Aug 2021
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AUSTRIA. Anton Scharff. Silver Plaque Klippe. 40th Anniversary of the Reign of Franz Joseph I by the Viennese Numismatic Association, 1888. UNCIRCULATED.
43x43mm; 39.80 gms. Wurzbach-2517; Hauser-885. Obverse: Female personification of Numismatics seated right, inscribing ECKHEL upon tablet and being presented with a coin by seminude genius to right; to left, another seminude genius holding scales and bag of coins; coining press to left; to upper left, crowned double eagle with sword and orb in talons; Reverse: Central legend within wreath; decorative arms to left and right, garlanded crown above, medallion below. Edge: [one hallmark] to lower right. A pleasantly toned specimen, this piece offers a highly intricate design and pertains to the field of numismatics with numerous engaging motifs.
From the Richard Jewell Collection.
Estimate: $100 - $200
43x43mm; 39.80 gms. Wurzbach-2517; Hauser-885. Obverse: Female personification of Numismatics seated right, inscribing ECKHEL upon tablet and being presented with a coin by seminude genius to right; to left, another seminude genius holding scales and bag of coins; coining press to left; to upper left, crowned double eagle with sword and orb in talons; Reverse: Central legend within wreath; decorative arms to left and right, garlanded crown above, medallion below. Edge: [one hallmark] to lower right. A pleasantly toned specimen, this piece offers a highly intricate design and pertains to the field of numismatics with numerous engaging motifs.
From the Richard Jewell Collection.
Estimate: $100 - $200