100281 | AUSTRIA. Johann Strauss II cast uniface bronze Medal.

100281 | AUSTRIA. Johann Strauss II cast uniface bronze Medal. Issued circa 1900. Likely Commemorating the Recent Death of the Composer (90mm, 208.65 g). Possibly by A. Scharff or F. Stiasny in Vienna.

 

J. / STRAUSS, bust right / Blank. Edge: Plain.

 

Niggl 1958. Choice Mint State. Red-brown surfaces.

 

Hailing from an exceptionally gifted musical family, Johann Strauss II (1825-1899) was the son of Johann I, a Romantic composer famous for his waltzes, the brother of Josef and Eduard, and the uncle of Johann III. Johann II's dance music and operettas number over 500, garnering him the nickname of "The Waltz King," and include works such as An der schönen blauen Donau (The Blue Danube), Kaiser-Walzer (the Emperor Waltz), Die Fledermaus (The Bat), and Der Zigeunerbaron (The Gypsy Baron).

 

From the Kyle Ponterio Collection of Music Medals.

 

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