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

Austria, Golden Jubilee of Franz Joseph I, 1898, a bronze medal by C. Waschmann, winged figure of Victory standing between busts of young and old King, rev. legend over double-headed eagle, 62mm (BDM VI, 379); Centenary of the Secession of Salzburg into the State of Austria, 1916, a bronze medal by A. Hartig, bust of Franz Joseph I left, rev. crowned arms, 55mm (BDM –); Centenary of the Birth of Anton Bruckner, 1924, a bronze medal by A. Hartig, bust left, rev. kneeling male figure holding lyre, 59mm (Niggl 427; BM Acq. 1978-82, pl.5, 14; cf. DW 20, 432); Michael Hainisch receives an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Vienna, 1925, a bronze medal by T. Stundl, bust left, rev. legend, wreaths above and below, 55mm [4]. All extremely fine, attractive (£50-70)

Anton Bruckner (1824-96), composer; Michael Hainisch (1858-1940), President of Austria from 1920-8, a leading agriculturist and a noted writer; Theodor Stundl (1875-1934), Viennese sculptor