1832, Austria. 10th Natural Scientists and Physicians Assembly in Vienna. Bronze Medal. NGC MS-63 BN!
Mint Year: 1832 Mint Place: Vienna Medallist: J. D. Böhm References: Brettauer 2410. C ondition: Certified and graded by NGC as MS-63 BN! Denomination: Medal - 50 Year of Service of Franz Elsinger Commercial Councillor of M.J. Elsinger & Sons, Vienna. Material: Bronze Weight: ca. 32gm Diameter: 41mm
Obverse: Bearded allegoric figure representing the Danube sits turned 3/4 to the right, his head facing left. He holds a paddle in his left hand while wreathing the seated personfication of the City of Vienna (as Tych), who sits beside him with her left arm resting on an oval shield with a cross. In the background to the right, the stern of a boat is visible. The medallist´s signature (BOEHM.F) is visible in the ground details. Legend. VINDOBONA - PHYSIOLOGIS Exergue: MENSE SEPTEMBRI / MDCCCXXXII
Reverse: Greek inscription (χαίρειν = REJOICE or GREETINGS) weithin wreath.
The 10th Assembly of the Society of German Natural Scientists and Physicians (GDNÄ) was scheduled for September 1831 in Vienna, Austria. However, a major cholera outbreak forced the event to be postponed. It was ultimately held in September 1832.