B-141/40a. Commemorative bronze medal "Bruckner" (w/d)

Obverse

BRUCKNER

Half-lenght portrait to the left

1824 / 1896

Medalier's name at right: HUMBERTO J. MENDES

Reverse

Angel with fanfare atop the scroll of paper with inscription:

* / COMPOSITOR AUSTRIACO / *** / NAS. EM ANSFELDEN . 1824 / FALECEU EM VIENA . 1896 / * / - MÚSICA DE ORGÃO - / - RELIGIOSA - / - SINFÓNICA - / - CORAL - / - DE CÂMARA - [Austrian composer. born in Ansfelden 1824, died in Vienna 1896, Music for organ, religious, symphonic, choral and chammber music]

Comments

Copies of rougher version of the medal exist.

Specifications

Article: B-141/40a
Type: Commemorative medal
Year: w/d
Country: Portugal
Designer: MENDES Humberto J.
Metal: Bronze
Diameter: 78,0 mm
Edge: plain
Circulation: 250

Est. Value: $20
Reference: Niggl #2696