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Germany Karl Goetz 1928 Franz Schubert silver medal centennial of death commemorative (K-393). Toned uncirculated; scarce type, guaranteed to be 100% authentic.
Rare Karl Goetz commemorative silver medal struck in 1928 to mark Franz Schubert’s centennial of death; Kienast medal reference #417. An excellent “antique mate” finish specimen with original light-gray patina; a scarce type. The medal is about 36 mm in diameter; about 20 grams; inscription on the rim reads BAYER HAUPTMUNZAMT. FEINSILBER (Bavarian State Mint. Fine Silver in German).
Karl Goetz was born in Augsburg, Germany and studied in Leipzig, Berlin, Dusseldorf, Utrecht, Le Locle (Switzerland), and in Paris. With the start of WW1 Karl Goetz became an artist known around the world for his 1914-1923 satirical medals. Overall, Goetz created about 180 satirical medals and close to 800 medals overall; all are very collectible and highly prized today. He also designed a series of pattern coins, tokens, and medals for the German Empire, the Weimar Republic, and the Third Reich Germany. Karl Goetz survived WW2 and died in his native Munich in 1950.
This rare original Germany Karl Goetz 1928 Franz Schubert silver medal is not a later reproduction or a copy; it is guaranteed to be 100% authentic or your money back. Not cleaned; these are the actual photos. A scarce medal struck in silver by the famous German medalist in excellent overall condition; don’t miss your chance to add it to your collection!
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