AUSTRIA. Vienna. Salvator Mundi Gold Medal of 6 Ducats Weight, ND (ca. mid-19th Century). NGC AU-58.
By K. Lange. Diameter: 33mm. Obverse: SALVATOR MVNDI, draped bust of Christ left, with radiant nimbus crown; Reverse: Veduta of Vienna; above, crowned eagle with sword, scepter, and orb; garnished cartouche with coats-of-arms in exergue. Retaining a great deal of lustrous brilliance, this barely handled specimen represents a great opportunity for an exceptional example of the type. For completeness, a very subtle rim bruise is observed at 3 o'clock on the obverse. In 1575, the city council of Vienna decreed that award medals would be presented to high-ranking public officials as a gift of their service to the municipality. Existing in sizes equivalent to 3, 6, 10, and 12 Ducats, these gold issues started to feature the 'Salvator Mundi' (Savior of the World) bust of Christ a few years later in 1581. During the 17th century, this design was meant to be given for services deemed especially important to the city.
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Estimate: $2000.00- $4000.00