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Amelioration of the Study of Latin in Public Schools, 1774, a gilt-bronze medal by A.F. Wiedemann, bust of Maria Theresa right, reverse seated figure dispensing books to pupils, 45mm (BDM VI, 469). Minor surface marks, otherwise very fine; with integral loop for suspension (£40-50)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Historical Medals - The Property of a European Collector.

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Anton Franz Wiedemann (1724-92), chief engraver at the Vienna mint, 1769-78