Byzantine, Sicilian, British and World Coins, Medals and Tokens

Otto Nicolai, Centenary of Birth, 1910, bronze medal by Richard Placht, Vienna, almost half-length bust three-quarters r., rev. Muse holding lyre, 70mm (Niggl 1512. Extremely fine (£30-40)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Musica in Nummis: A Collection of Medals relating to Classical Musicians.

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Nicolia, Otto (1810-1849). German composer of opera and church music, born in Konisgsberg, died in Berlin. An excellent study, with a particularly charming reverse.