Italy. Venice. St. Mark`s Basilica medal, 1854 by Jacques Wiener.
Obv: On the obverse, the facade of the multi-domed Basilica of San Marco (1850-1876), above the entrance four horses, at the bottom in six lines the history of the basilica. Rev: Interior perspective toward the altar under the great dome. Signed J. Wiener Bruxelles. Van Hoydonck 65, Bronze 59,8 mm, weight 87.84 g., Condition XF, dark nice patina, small edge nicks
Great Britain, Victoria (1837-1901). Advertising Token, 3 Pence of the London newspaper “Lloyd`s Weekly Newspaper”, Copper 30 mm, weight 10,20 g., Condition VG (VF)
Obverse: LLOYD`S WEEKLY NEWSPAPER THREE PENCE POST FREE / Reverse: PURCHASE NUMBER ONE OF LLOYD`S LAST NEW PENNY PUBLICATION Similar specimen in collection: collections.museumsvictoria.com.au
These advertising tokens were produced by Lloyd`s Weekly Newspaper between 1849 and 1860. Many pennies and half-pennies from the 19th century have stamps from this publication.
Belgium, Leopold I (1831-1865). Bronze medal 1853-1856 from the Courtrai prison (Maison d`Arret a Courtrai), by J. Wiener, Bronze 50,00 mm, weight 55,83 g., Condition XF/XF+, stain on obverse, dark brown patina with luster.
France, Napoléon III (1852-1870). Medal 1856 commemorating the baptism of Prince Imperial Eugene Louis Jean Joseph, Brass 23 mm, weight 5,0 g., Condition aXF
Napoléon Eugene Louis Jean Joseph Bonaparte, Imperial Prince, known as Louis-Napoléon, born March 16, 1856 in Paris and died June 1, 1879 in Zulu country (South Africa), was the only son of Napoleon III, Emperor of the French, and his wife, Empress Eugenie. He is sometimes referred to as “Napoleon IV.”
Austria (Holy Roman Empire), Coins set: Kreuzer 1762 W, Vienna, 4 Kreuzer 1860 B, Kremnitz
Franz I. Stephan 1745 - 1765. Kreuzer 1762 W, Wien, KM 2007, Herinek 634, Copper 26 mm, weight 11,34 g., Condition Fine Franz Joseph I. 1848 - 1916. 4 Kreuzer 1860 B, Kremnitz, KM 2194, Herinek 882, Copper 28 mm, weight 12,98 g., Condition aVF
Austria, Francis Joseph I (1848-1916). 1 Florin 1860, Vienna, KM 2219, Silver 29 mm, weight 12,30 g. .900, Condition aUNC/BU, excellent mint specimen, fresh minting with mirror in background, minor background blemishes
Austria (The Holy Roman Empire), Franz Joseph I, 1848-1916. Set 1/4 Florin, 10 Kreuzer 1861 V, Venice, KM 2214, 2204, silver, Condition aVF/Fine, grey patina, slightly rarer years
Austria, Francis Joseph I (1848-1916). 1 Florin 1861 A, Vienna, KM 2219, Silver 29 mm, weight 12,30 g. .900, Condition aUNC, fresh minting with mirror in background, minor background blemishes
Austria, Francis Joseph I (1848-1916). 1 Florin 1861 A, Vienna, KM 2219, Silver 29 mm, weight 12,40 g. .900, Condition aUNC, beautiful glossy specimen, minor flaws and scratches in the background
Austria, Francis Joseph I (1848-1916). 1 Florin 1861 A, Vienna, KM 2219, Silver 29 mm, weight 12,40 g. .900, Condition aUNC/BU, excellent mint specimen, fresh minting with mirror in background, minor background blemishes
Belgium. Bronze Medal 1861, The Art Congress in Antwerp, by L. Wiener, Obverse: City of Antwerp welcoming Victory in front of city walls, Reverse: ANTWERPENS KUNSTFEEST Shield of St. Luke`s Guild under t. ox, in banner inscription: WT JONSTEN- VERZAEMT, Bronze 60,00 mm, weight 90,64 g., Condition aUNC/XF+, nice shiny brown patina, a large very impressive medal.
The art congress held in Antwerp, Belgium in August 1861 was a huge event. Antwerp had an artistic reputation in the 17th century, based on its school of painting, which included Rubens, Van Dyck, Jordaens, the Teniers and many others.
Belgium, Leopold II (1865-1909). Gold Cross I Class, Civil Decoration ("Decoration Civique"), instituted 1867, for long years of administrative service, gilt Bronze, enamel 35 mm, weight 18,90 g., Condition UNC, ribbon
Belgium, Leopold II (1865-1909). Gold Medal First Class, civilian decoration for long administrative service, instituted 1867, Literature: Borna Barac Belgium 96, gilt Bronze 33 mm, weight 29,90 g., Condition UNC, ribbon
Belgium, Leopold II (1865-1909). Gold Medal First Class, civilian decoration for long administrative service, instituted 1867, Literature: Borna Barac Belgium 96, gilt Bronze 33 mm, weight 18,30 g., Condition UNC, ribbon
Belgium, Leopold II (1865-1909). Bronze medal 1866-1868 commemorating the opening of the Maison d`Arrêt Cellulaire in Louvain, by Jacques Wiener, Eidlitz 49/299; van Hoydonck 225; Reinecke 88; Bouhy 88; Ross M289; Weiss BW408, Bronze 59,00 mm, weight 93,27 g., Condition XF+, nice brown patina with lustre.