Ancient, Celtic, British and World Coins. Historical and Art Medals

Austria, Coronation of Ferdinand I, 1835, a bronze medal by J.D. Boehm, bust right, rev. Neptune at feet of standing figure of Austria, 46mm (Wurz. 2002; BDM I, 203); Inauguration of the Monument to Francis I on the Inner Burghof, Vienna, 1846, a bronze medal by K. Lange, bust of Ferdinand I right, rev. monument, 49mm (Wurz. 2040); Inauguration of the Monument to Francis I on the Burgplatz, Vienna, 1846, a bronze medal by K. Lange, similar, rev. monument, 49mm (Wurz. 2042; BDM III, 297); Hungary, 70th Birthday of Martin Kovachich, 1813, a copper medal by H. Karl, bust left, rev. legend in wreath, 44mm (Horsky 7420; Wurz. 4725); together with a plated white metal Hungarian medal, 1865, unsigned, 50mm [5]. Fourth extremely fine with original colour, others generally very fine (£40-60)

Martin Kovachich (1743-1821), diplomat and man of letters