Medal Commemoratingthe 25th Anniversary of Adolph Sonnenthal at the Burg Theater
1881
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The back / reverse has a picture of the Burg Theater in Vienna with the following around the edge: "ZUR ERINNERUNG AN DAS 25 JAHRICE KUNSTLER •JUBILAUM GEWIDMET VON VEREHRERN K. K. HOF-BURGTHEATER"
Identifer: CJF-RFC2014314
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Description
Medal designed by Johann Schwerdtner
Issued in Goldplated Bronze (61 mm)
Sonnenthal was an Austrian actor who was arguably the most famous of all Jewish actors of the 19th century. This medal was struck to commemorate his 25th anniversary at the Burg Theater.
History. A similar medal was offered for sale in Rosenblum Rare Coin's Fall 2010 (Auction #40J). Lot 536.
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