B-125/9a. Commemorative silver medal "Johannes Brahms" (1902)

Obverse

JOHANNES BRAHMS

Half-lenght portrait to the right

Medallist's monogram at left: AS

Reverse

GEB. / ZU HAMBURG / SPECKSTRASSE 60 / 7.MAI 1833 [Born in Hamburg on Speckstrasse May 7, 1833]

GEST. / ZU WIEN / IV.CARLSGASSE 4 / 3.APRIL 1897 [Died in Vienna on IV.Carlsgasee 4 April 3, 1897]

Comments

This medal was struck by the order of Brahms' friend Dr. Victor Miller from Aichholz and was being sold by 3 krona per medal in favor of Vienna Brahms monument Foundation.

Specifications

Article: B-125/9a
Type: Commemorative medal
Year: 1902
Country: Austria
Designer: SCHARFF Anton (1845-1903)
Metal: Silver
Diameter: 23,0 mm
Weight: 6,1 g

Reference: Niggl #407