The Silich Collection of Historical and Art Medals

AUSTRIA, Vermählungsmedaille [Marriage Medal], 1881, a white metal medal, unsigned [by F. von Leisek], conjoined busts of Crown Prince Rudolf and Princess Stephanie right, rev. calendar of the Sundays in 1881, 38mm, 12.26g (Hauser 381; Donebauer 3249; Horsky 4005; Wurzb. 8058; BDM III, 381; cf. WAG 117, 1262). Good very fine, retaining original brilliance £30-£40

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

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Prince Rudolf and Princess Stephanie of Belgium were married on 10 May 1881, but it was an unhappy union and ended with the former murdering his 17-year old lover and committing suicide at Mayerling in January 1889.