Special Collections

Sold on 21 February 1996

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

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№ 575

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21 February 1996

Hammer Price:
£45

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)

Struck in 1902 in five different sizes; this piece is the largest.