The Silich Collection of Historical and Art Medals (Part II)

HUNGARY, Silberne Hochzeit des Kaiserpaares [Silver Wedding of the Emperor and Empress], 1879, a silver medal by F. von Leisek commissioned by the city of Budapest, laureate bust of Franz Joseph I in military attire right, rev. coronetted bust of Elisabeth left, edge stamped a in circle, 54mm, 66.12g (Hauser 334; Slg. Horsky 3818; BDM III, 381). Some light surface marks, otherwise very fine and toned, scarce £400-£500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Silich Collection of Historical and Art Medals.

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The silver wedding of Franz Joseph I and Elisabeth of Austria, who were first cousins, was celebrated on 24 April 1879; Elisabeth was assassinated by a fanatic in Geneva on 10 September 1898