Franz II gold "Royal Wedding" Medal 1816-Dated MS66 NGC, cf. Montenuovo-2462 (there in silver). 28mm. 10.41gm. Struck to a weight of 3 Ducats to commemorate the marriage of Franz I and Carolina August, daughter of Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria. An entrancing marriage Medal and certainly among the finest Austrian Medals of this vintage, with bright, full luster pervading the fields and framing the intertwined cornucopia and caduceus. An exonumia treasure meant for the quality-conscious collector. HID09801242017 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

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