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Auction: 341 - The Numismatic Collector's Series Sale
Lot: 133

Austria. Franz Josef (1848-1916). Vienna World Exposition, 1873. Set of Five Bronze Medals. 70.3mm. By Tautenhayn. Reverses by Tautenhayn, Schwenzer, and Weyr and Leisek. Laureate head of the Emperor right. Allegorical laurel wreath crowning scenes on the reverses: FÜR KUNST (For Art), DEM FORTSCHRITTE (Progress); DEM MITARBEITER (the craftsman); DEM VERDIENSTE (the meritorious), and FÜR GUTEN GESCHMACK (For Good Taste). In original presentation case (well-worn and separated). Rare as a set. Light hairlines from old wiping. Extremely Fine.

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$525