Auction Catalogue

21 February 1996

Starting at 2:00 PM

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

The Charing Cross Hotel  The Strand  London  WC2N 5HX

Lot

№ 547

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21 February 1996

Hammer Price:
£10

Heinrich Schlusnus, undated medal by Joseph Kapitz [1968], bust half right, reverse legend and view of Marksburg, 60mm (Niggl 3615). About as struck (£10-15)

Schlusnus, Heinrich (1888–1952). Celebrated German baritone, singer of opera and lieder. The only medallic tribute recorded.