AUSTRIA. Anton Scharff. Bronze Medal. 50th Anniversary of the Music Conservatory in Budapest, 1890. GEM UNCIRCULATED.
63mm; 112.38 gms. Hauser-1740. Obverse: Swan, with head turned left, swimming facing, bearing various musical instruments on her back; Reverse: Female personifications (Budapest and Hungary) standing left, observing Apollo seated right on bench instructing youth how to play the lyre; classical building in the background. Edge: Plain. Orange-brown surfaces with tremendous brilliance and radiant luster. The fields exhibit a charming proof like brilliance that captivates the gaze of the viewer.
From the Richard Jewell Collection.
Estimate: $150 - $300