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Collector's Choice October 2021 Auction 12-14 Oct 2021
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MUSICA IN NUMMIS. China - Poland. Frédéric Chopin Brass Medal, ND (2008). Shanghai Mint. CHOICE GEM UNCIRCULATED.
Diameter: 80mm; Weight: 350.11 gms. Mintage: 2,000. Bust facing slightly left in frock coat; stylized leaves and lines of music in background; Reverse: Highly stylized piano keys and movement of music. Edge: Plain. Light brown-bronze in color, with tremendous relief and dazzling allure. Includes original box and pamphlet of issue, with serial number 1251.
Diameter: 80mm; Weight: 350.11 gms. Mintage: 2,000. Bust facing slightly left in frock coat; stylized leaves and lines of music in background; Reverse: Highly stylized piano keys and movement of music. Edge: Plain. Light brown-bronze in color, with tremendous relief and dazzling allure. Includes original box and pamphlet of issue, with serial number 1251.
Born in the Duchy of Warsaw, Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin (1810-1849) was a leading composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic era. Though suffering an early death before his 40th birthday, he was renowned for his compositions and nuanced piano ability, as well as his tempestuous love life.
Estimate: $40 - $60