AUSTRIA. Heinrich Heine, "Jewish" Writer (1797-1856), Struck 1903.
45x76mm silvered bronze, by Heinrich Kautsch. Jones 346, Baxter 263. Obverse: Portrait. Reverse: Female borne aloft on cloud; inscription of tribute from Kautsch. Swirled toning. Rare. NEARLY MINT STATE.
Heine converted to Christianity in 1825 but this medal still has a following among Judaica collectors.