1082923 | AUSTRIA. Franz Joseph I. (Emperor, 1848-1916). 1898 - MDCCCXCVIII AV Medal of 4 Ducats Weight. NGC MS67. By A. Scharff. 25mm. 13.91gm. MDCCCXCVIII// II ·/ DEC ·// TE/ SALVO/ AVSTRIA/ SALVA. Older uniformed bust of Franz Josef right, set on olive branches; date to to left. Monogram A/S below / II ·/ DEC ·// MDCCCXLVIII. Young uniformed bust of Franz Josef, left; signed Schaff below truncation along rim.

On his 50th year of his reign. Currently the finest known at NGC as of June 2025

Ex NASCA Auction 27 (27 May 1980) Lot 101. Includes original collector's ticket.


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