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Sold on 21 February 1996

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Musica in Nummis: A Collection of Medals relating to Classical Musicians

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№ 428

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21 February 1996

Hammer Price:
£30

Johann Brahms, uniface bronze medal by Arnold Hartig, Vienna, undated, head facing, johannes brahms 1833-1897, 55mm (Niggl 392). Extremely fine (£20-30)

This medal by Hartig, who made over thirty different medals honouring musicians, probably dates from the 1920’s or ’30’s, perhaps1933, the Centenary of the composer’s birth.