World Historical Medals

Lot 2124    SESSION 7 (11.30am Wednesday 1st April)    World Historical Medals

Estimate $150
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $150

AUSTRIA, Peter Leopold Archduke of Austria, undated, c.1790-1792, in cast iron (45mm) obverse, Leopold bust right, reverse, palm tree with small circular fence around, legend, "HIC LABOR HIC REQVIES"; Francis II, died 2 March 1835, in bronze (33mm), obverse, bust of Francis right, reverse, 10-line inscription, Leopold of Austria and M Louise of Spain, wedding celebrations, 22 July 1765, in bronze (28mm), obverse, busts of Leopold and M.Louise facing, reverse, two figures holding shields; Maria Theresa homage to Francis II, 1747, in gilt bronze (25mm) obverse, upright lion holding double bar cross and shield, reverse, crown and sprays above 8-line inscription; Coronation of Franciscus I, 1745, in gilt bronze (25mm) obverse, coronation altar and regalia, symbol above, reverse, crown above 7-line inscription; Coronation of Joseph II, 1764, in gilt bronze, globe, crossed sword and spade, sprigs of leaves, clouds around, all-seeing eye above, at top, "VIRTVTE ET EXEMPLO", reverse, crown above 8-line inscription. First medal has an edge nick at 4-o'clock, fine - good very fine. (6)