Naples & Sicily. Francis IV silver "Austrian Intervention" Medal ND (c. 1831) MS64 NGC, Vienna mint, Boccolari-235. 40mm. 26.2gm. Commemorating the intervention of Austrian troops to suppress the 1831 rebellion. FRANCISCVS IV ARCH AVST REG HVN ET BOH PR D G MVT REG MIR DVX Duke of Modena, Francis IV left // NON COMMOVEBITVR Nautical scene of waves crashing against a rock. Yielding an impression of quality from largely unmarred surfaces, the piece on offer impresses at first sight. With ample flash residing to the fields, projecting the finely engraved devices towards the viewer when inspected in-hand. Ex. Eric P. Newman Collection (Heritage Auction #241414, April 2014, Lot 16232) HID09801242017 © 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

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