1083491 | AUSTRIA. Franz Joseph I. (Emperor, 1848-1916). 1860 AV Medal of 40 Ducats Weight. PCGS SP63. By C. Radnitsky. 64mm. 138.42gm. CARL. ERZHERZOG. VON. OESTERREICH. Bust, left; signed below truncation / DEM. HELDENMÜTHIGEN. FÜHRER. DER. HEERE. ÖSTERREICHS/ DEM. BEHARRLICHEN. KAMPFER. FÜR. DEUTSCHLANDS. EHRE.// 22. MAI. 1860. Equestrian statue. Horsky 3578; Hauser 2220; cf. Montenuovo 2690 (bronze).

Struck to commemorate the inauguration of the equestrian statue of Archduke Charles of Austria; hero of the battle of Aspern, 22 May 1809, in the Heldenplatz, Vienna.

Housed in an oversized holder.


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During the Battle of Aspern on May 22, 1809, Archduke Charles of Austria was reported to have shown remarkable courage. Every time the Archduke's soldiers began to show any weakness, he would jump from his horse, grab a flag, and lead his men back into battle. After the battle at Aspern-Essling, the Peace of Schönbrunn was signed. The equestrian monument of the Archduke with his flag on horseback was rendered after a painting by Johann Peter Krafft.