MUSICA IN NUMMIS. Austria. Franz Peter Schubert Bronze Medal, 1909. CHOICE UNCIRCULATED.
Niggl-1826. Diameter: 69mm; Weight: 127.00 gms. By H. Schaefer. Obverse: Bust left in frock coat, with head lowered; in exergue, lyre between laurel branches; Reverse: Schubert seated right, playing piano; female singers around. Edge: Plain. Olive-brown surfaces, with a charming matte nature on each side.Born in Himmelpfortgrund in the Archduchy of Austria, Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828), produced an immense portfolio of secular songs during his brief life. Though not widely recognized, his popularity grew greatly following his death, and ultimately resulted in him being one of the most popularly and frequently performed composers of the early 19th century.
Estimate: $100 - $200