Joseph I silver "Coronation" Medal 1687-Dated MS63 NGC, Nurnberg mint, Montenuovo-1196. 45mm. Struck for the coronation of Joseph I. By G H(autsch). DIE SEGEN KOMEN AVF DAS HAUBT IOSEPHS GEN 49 Banner held by two angels, one holding staff with crowns, the other spear with wreaths above head of his young bust right // DO IOSEPHO PARTEM QUAMTULI DEMANU HOSTIS IN GLADIO GEN 48 King Leopold I on left presenting crown to young Joseph standing left and holding spear and orb, towns of Pressburg and Ofen behind; IOSEPHVS PRIMVS IN INFERIORI / ATQVE SVPERIORI HVNGARIA RES / PIVS AVGVSTVS ARCHI / DVX AVSTRIA in exergue. A rather stunning oil-spill of toning graces the glassy lower fields to accentuate high detailing. Ex. Stack's Bowers and Ponterio Auction (January 2015, Lot 3938) HID09801242017 © 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

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