AUSTRIA, Austro-Hungarian Empire. Franz Josef I. 1867-1916. AV Medal (25mm, 13.91 g, 12h). 50th year of his reign. By A. Scharff. Dated 2 December 1848 and 1898. NGC MS 67.

CNG Feature Auction 129
Lot: 825.
Closing Date: May 14 2025 11:00 ET

World Medals, Gold

Estimate: $ 5 000

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AUSTRIA, Austro-Hungarian Empire. Franz Josef I. 1867-1916. AV Medal (25mm, 13.91 g, 12h). 50th year of his reign. By A. Scharff. Dated 2 December 1848 and 1898. MDCCCXCVIII, old uniformed bust of Franz Josef right, set on olive branches; to left, II ·/ DEC ·; to lower left, TE/ SALVO/ AVSTRIA/ SALVA / MDCCCXLVIII, young uniformed bust of Franz Josef left; to left, II ·/ DEC ·. In NGC encapsulation 8378325-001, graded MS 67. Top Pop.

From the Drewry Family Collection. Ex NASCA [27] (27 May 1980), lot 101.


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