Bavaria. Maximilian Joseph gold Medal ND MS62+ NGC cf. Wittelsbach-3087 (in silver). 20.84gm. By A. Dietelbach. Bust of Duke to the right / ZUM ANDENKEN ("To Remember") in oak wreath. Though most commonly known as the father of Empress Elisabeth of Austria ("Sisi") and the great-grandfather of King Leopold III of Belgium, Duke Maximilian Joseph in Bavaria was also a highly active figure within the social circles of the Bavarian folk-music genre. An extremely rare striking in gold, and deeply prooflike with brilliant cameo contrast.

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