Foreign Medals - VIENNA. COMPLETION OF THE VOTIVKIRCHE 1879, by by C. Radnitzky, Austria Jugate busts of the brothers Ferdinand Maximilian and Karl Ludwig left. Rev. façade of the church.Hauser 2311.The Votivkirche in Vienna was built on the orders of Ferdinand Maximilian to give thanks to God for spoiling an assassination attempt on his brother Karl Ludwig.AE 79.0 mm. A few minor spots Extremely fine