AUSTRIA. Anton Scharff. Silver Medal. 50th Anniversary of the Reign of Franz Joseph I, 1898. CHOICE UNCIRCULATED.
25mm; 7.99 gms. Hauser-981. Obverse: Contemporary bust right, in military attire and with older features; laurel wreath below; Reverse: Prior bust left, in military attire and with youthful features. Edge: Plain. A charmingly choice issue, this specimen exhibits a deep gunmetal gray tone with tremendous colorful iridescence near the peripheries. Quite SCARCE when encountered this attractive.
From the Richard Jewell Collection.
Estimate: $150 - $300