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AUSTRIA. 140th Anniversary of the Death of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Gold Medal, 1931. Vienna Mint. NGC MS-63.
Niggl-1441c.By J. Tautenhayn. Diameter: 21mm; Weight: 7.67 gms. Obverse: Garlanded bust right; Reverse: IN / MEMORIAM / 1791-1931 in three lines; all within wreath. Edge: Reeded. Radiant and lustrous, with a yellow gold allure and a slightly matte nature. Though tough to gauge with regard to its purity, it undoubtedly can be no less than 14k, which would leave an AGW of at least 0.1444 oz. There is a stamping just to the right of the artist's name on the obverse with a circumscribed A and another uncertain mark, likely indicative of the purity.
Niggl-1441c.By J. Tautenhayn. Diameter: 21mm; Weight: 7.67 gms. Obverse: Garlanded bust right; Reverse: IN / MEMORIAM / 1791-1931 in three lines; all within wreath. Edge: Reeded. Radiant and lustrous, with a yellow gold allure and a slightly matte nature. Though tough to gauge with regard to its purity, it undoubtedly can be no less than 14k, which would leave an AGW of at least 0.1444 oz. There is a stamping just to the right of the artist's name on the obverse with a circumscribed A and another uncertain mark, likely indicative of the purity.
One of the most famous and prodigious composers in history, Mozart (1756-1791), was born Johannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus Mozart in the Archbishopric of Salzburg in Austria. At an extremely young age, he showed immense talent with both the keyboard and the violin, and was performing in front of royalty from the age of five. During his rather short life, he composed hundreds of works which have continued to generate a massive influence even to this day.
Estimate: $300 - $450