MUSICA IN NUMMIS. France - Germany. Richard Wagner Art Deco Bronze Medal, 1954. Paris Mint. CHOICE ALMOST UNCIRCULATED.
Niggl-2137. Diameter: 68mm; Weight: 152.12 gms. By L. Bazor. Commemorating the life of the famous composer and conductor. Obverse: Scarfed bust left; in two lines in exergue, RICHARD WAGNER / 1813-1883; Reverse: Nude male standing facing, head left, holding above head a draped harp decorated with the Star of David. Edge: [cornucopia] BRONZE. Pleasing bronze surfaces, with some slight rub on the high points. Exceptional Art Deco iconography n the reverse.
Estimate: $75 - $150