Collection Highlights
Novi Belgii Novaque Angliae Nec Non Partis Virginiae Tabula
Date:
After 1655
Object Number:
LIB.NS4.M31.1.38
Medium:
Engraving, hand colored
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Luce Center
Franz Joseph, Emperor of Austria Medal
Object Number:
1981.39
Date:
1867
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
diameter: 1 15/16 in. ( 4.9 cm )
Marks:
Inscription: obverse, below bust truncation: "A"
Description:
Silver struck medal with obverse bearing nude laureated bust of Franz Joseph facing right with surrounding legend: "FRANCISCVS.JOSEPHVS.I.D.G.AVSTRIAE.IMPERATOR." Reverse depicts crowns with crossed scepter and sword below at center; legend above: "VIRTVTI . CONFIDO"; inscription below: "CORONATVS/REX.HVNGARIAE/BVDAE/MDCCCLXVII."
Credit Line:
Gift of Colonel Henry O. Havemeyer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
