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№ 1271

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14 December 2004

Estimate: £200–£300

Austria, Recapture of the Fortress of Neuheussel from the Turks, 1685, a gold medal by J.H. Engelhard, bust of Leopold I right, flags and trophies below, rev. panorama of Neuhessel, trophies and body of Turkish soldier in exergue, 31mm, 9.05g (Julius 246; Horsky I, 2092; Mont –). Matt surface, perhaps from later gilding, otherwise very fine, rare; with old loop for suspension (£200-300)