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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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№ 524

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21 February 1996

Hammer Price:
£30

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)

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.