AUSTRIA. Marriage of Joseph & Maria Josepha Gold Medal, 1765. NGC

AUSTRIA. Marriage of Joseph & Maria Josepha Gold Medal, 1765. NGC AU-58.
cf. Horsky-3138 (silver); Julius-2708; cf. Montenuovo-1940 (same); Wittelsbach-2250. By J. Widemann. Diameter: 29mm; Weight: 10.40 gms. Obverse: Jugate busts right of Joseph (the future Joseph II), laureate and armored, and Maria Josepha, draped; Reverse: Draped figure of Austria standing to left, placing hand upon base bearing two shields; to right, winged Genius standing left, holding torch and placing laurel wreath upon shields. Edge: Plain. Nicely struck on highly lustrous planchet, with just some very slight cabinet friction and no real handling. Exceptionally flashy and captivating. Struck in the same year in which Joseph would became co-ruler with his mother, Maria Theresa. To view all items from the Augustana Collection, click here.

From the Augustana Collection.

Estimate: $3000 - $5000