AUSTRIA. Anton Scharff. Silver Medal. 25th Anniversary of the Presidency of Hunyadi Kalman for the Vienna Trotting Club, 1898. UNCIRCULATED.
49mm; 52.48 gms. Wurzbach-3791; Hauser-7482. Obverse: Bust left in ceremonial regalia; Reverse: Legend and date in eleven lines above oak and laurel branches to lower left. Edge: [two hallmarks] located at 2h. Quite deeply toned and alluring, this charming medal presents a great deal of intricate artistry on the obverse. For completeness, a minor punch mark is noted directly in front of the bust.
From the Richard Jewell Collection.
Estimate: $75 - $150