AUSTRIA, Austro-Hungarian Empire. Sigmund Freud, founder of psychoanalysis. 1856-1939. Cast Æ Medal (59.5mm, 99.83 g, 12h). On his 50th Birthday. By C.M. Schwerdtner. Dated 1906 ( in Roman numerals). As made.Electronic Auction 535 World Medals, Bronze Sold For $ 375. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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AUSTRIA, Austro-Hungarian Empire. Sigmund Freud, founder of psychoanalysis. 1856-1939. Cast Æ Medal (59.5mm, 99.83 g, 12h). On his 50th Birthday. By C.M. Schwerdtner. Dated 1906 ( in Roman numerals). SIEGMVND FREVD WIEN MCMVI, bust of Freud right / The Riddle of the Sphinx: Oedipus standing left, resting head in hand and holding walking stick; to left, forepart of Sphinx right; to right, ‘OΣ TA KLEINP’/ AINII MAT ‘HIΔEI/ KAI KPATIΣTOΣ ‘HN ANHP (What goes on four feet in the morning, two feet at noon, and three feet in the evening?). Cf. Ophthalmologia IV.261 (for an issue in AR). Toned. As made. |