1863 Commemorative Medal By The Junta De Los Notables For Maximilian Of Austria

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Seller: gardel24 ✉️ (6,254) 100%, Location: Bloomington, Indiana, US, Ships to: WORLDWIDE, Item: 182764622462 1863 COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL BY THE JUNTA DE LOS NOTABLES FOR MAXIMILIAN OF AUSTRIA. Beautiful historical rare Brass Medal of Maximilian, dated 1863.  The Obverse of the medal depicts a head to left (not that of Maximilian) and the Lettering:  MAXIMILIANO DE AUSTRIA,   surrounded by a border of small pellets . The Reverse  depicts the Lettering: JUNTA DE LOS NOTABLES MEXICO 6 DE JULIO 1863 (the date of resolution or invitation to become Emperor of Mexico.) The Medal is described in the  American Journal of Numismatics, July 1880 (pp. 15-16) - these are some of their comments:  “Taking up the Mexican Medals, we have first to call attention to one, size 13-1/2, bearing date 1863, which leads in point of time. During that year there was a junta formed, comprising many Mexicans who were leaders in wealth at least, having for its object the formation of the Empire, placing Maximilian on the throne, of which this medal is commemorative."
When the Assembly of Notables, following the advice of Napoleon III, proclaimed the Archduke Maximilian as Emperor,    they had no idea who the younger brother of Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria was, nor were  they in the possession of his picture. The commemorative medal shows the profile of a man with a strong roman nose and with a hairstyle worn during the Middle Ages, which did not at the least resemble Maximilian of Mexico. The conjecture is that the artist reproduced the portrait of Maximilian I, the last    Habsburg  king.    Your item will be shipped as soon as payment is received. PayPal is fastest – if you have any questions let me know before you bid.  Shipping in the US is free. This does not apply to foreign purchasers, the rates depend on the country. You can rest assured I will find the cheapest and safest option, please check before you bid.      I combine shipments.   Thanks and good luck!
  • Condition: Great historical medal! The medal is the size of a Nickel. The Obverse of the medal has a spot at 6:00 o'clock. Look carefully, the medal that is scanned is the medal you get!

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