Summary
Plaque commemorating Johann Strauss, Austria, circa 1910 AD, by artist Franz Stiasny.
Johann Strauss II, also known as Johann Strauss Jr., was an Austrian composer, famous for composing over 500 waltzes as well as operettas and other dance music. His father Johann Strauss I, was also a composer. The artist Stiasny was known for his portraits of composers.
Physical Description
A rectangular bronze plaque. Obverse features draped bust facing right; in field, JOHANN / STRAUSS. Artist's name on shoulder truncation F. STIASNY.
Obverse Description
Draped bust facing right; in field, JOHANN / STRAUSS. Artist's name lower left F. STIASNY.
Reverse Description
Plain
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
Numismatics & Philately, Public Life & Institutions, Leisure
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 11 Jan 1978
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Date Issued
circa 1910 AD
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Issued By
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Inscriptions
Obverse: JOHANN / STRAUSS / F. STIASNY
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Material
Bronze
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
55 mm (Width), 65 mm (Height)
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Shape
Rectangle
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