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

Richard Wagner, large bronze medal by Rudolf Mayer, Karlsruhe, bust l,, wearing beret, reverse two Walküren, one lifting a wounded warrior, 72mm (Niggl 2213a; A.u.E. 609). About extremely fine, chocolate patina on reverse slightly rubbed (£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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Struck in 1902 in five different sizes; this piece is the largest.