Lot 1490
The House of Habsburg. Leopold I, the Hogmouth (1640-1658-1705). The Siege and Liberation of Ofen (Buda), and the Victories over the Turks, 1686. Silver Medal, 45 mm, 37.6g, by Georg Hautsch and Lazarus Gottlieb Lauffer (reverse). Victory crowns the Emperor whilst the figure of Hungary kneels before him, Religion stands behind, LEOPOLDO VLTORE RESVRGES. Rev. Panorama of the city with burning skyline and cannon balls flying, HOS FORNAX ARDET IN USUS, lettered edge, DURCH LEOPOLD WIRD AUFGERICHT WAS LUDWIGS UNFALL LÄNGST VERNICHT. (Dogan 6186; Julius 278; Mont 1005; ANA [1910] 60; cf Baldwin's Auction 37, 1900). Very rare. Choice extremely fine. Estimate $1,750UP
Ex Baldwin's Auction 39, 11 October 2004, lot 1974.
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