AUSTRIA. Viennese World Exhibition/Franz Joseph Bronze Award Medal, 1873. UNCIRCULATED.70mm; 144.10 gms. Wurzbach-2498; Hauser-2914. By By J. Tautenhayn & K. Schwenzer. Obverse: FRANZ JOSEPH I KAISER VON OESTERREICH, KOENIG VON BOEHMEN ETC., APOST. KOENIG VON UNGARN, laureate head right; Reverse: WELTAUSSTELLUNG 1873 WIEN / DEM MITARBEITER, two artisans-one seated right, with gear set upon knee, and the other standing left, resting hands upon hammer and anvil; implements of industry (scroll, triangle, blueprints) below; above, Genius flying facing, presenting wreath. <em>Edge</em>: A few light marks, otherwise plain. Glossy chocolate brown surfaces; a few light marks and knocks. Highly pleasing.<p><em>The 1873 Worlds Fair, held in Vienna, focused upon the theme of Culture and Education and featured nearly 26,000 exhibitors. A variety of award medals were issued for presentation, some of the most impressive being these rather large types conveying a large and powerful bust of Franz Joseph engraved by Tautenhayn.</em>
