Commemorative Numismatic Medal Made from Ancient Bronze Coins
378, Lot: 690. Estimate $100.
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AUSTRIA, Kaisertum Österreich-Ungarn. temp. Franz Josef I. 1867-1916. Æ Medal (35mm, 26.58 g, 12h). 10th Anniversary (
Decennalia) of the Österreichische Numismatische Gesellschaft. By Anton Scharff. Dated 1880 (
). Draped bust of Joseph Hilarius Eckhel left; to left, his signature in incuse; A · SCH · below bust / Seven-line legend citing the 10th anniversary of the Österreichische Numismatische Gesellschaft (Societs Nvmismatica Vindobonensis) and date; below Athens-style owl flanked by olive branches; in exergue AES · PRAEBVERVNT · NVMMI · ANTIQVI · COFLATI ( melted ancient coins provided the bronze). See WAG Online 52, lot 1554 for another example. EF, brown surfaces.
From the RBW Collection0.
