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NUMISMAGRAM MEDAL SELECTIONS: MUSICJeremy Bostwick from Numismagram sent along this press release for a specialized group of medals just added to his site. These pieces are all from the Kyle Ponterio Collection of Music Medals and
commemorate some of the greatest musicians from the past. Definitely a neat assortment of types with a common theme. -Editor
Johann Sebastian Bach Bronze Medal  100277 | GERMANY. Johann Sebastian Bach bronze Medal. Dated 1950. Commemorating the 200th Anniversary of the Composer's Death (60mm, 92.09 g, 12h). JOHANN SEBASTIAAN BACH 1685 ~ 1750, bust facing slightly right / 1750 1950, ornate organ. Edge: HOLLAND. Cf. Höhn 76, lot 557. Gem Mint State. Deep brown surfaces, with an attractive matte quality. Rare. Generally regarded as one of the greatest composers in history, Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) was born in the German Duchy of Sachsen-Eisenach to a family of musicians. Though recognized now for works such as The Brandenburg Concertos, The Goldberg Variations, and the St Matthew Passion, as well as hundreds of cantatas both secular and sacred, he was best known contemporarily for abilities as an organist—as is alluded to by the reverse design of this medal. To read the complete item description, see: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Brass Box Medal   100294 | AUSTRIA. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart brass box Medal. Honoring the Composer and Salzburg (59mm, 25.87 g). By J. Bauer in Vienna. WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART, bust left / HOHEN–SALZBURG on garland, view of Hohensalzburg Castle; coat-of-arms below. Edge: Reeded. Niggl –. Virtually as made. Some light spots, roundels in exceptional condition. One of the most famous and prodigious composers in history, Mozart (1756-1791) was born Johannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus Mozart in the Archbishopric of Salzburg in Austria. At an extremely young age, he showed immense talent with both the keyboard and the violin, and was performing in front of royalty from the age of five. During his rather short life, he composed hundreds of works which have continued to generate a massive influence even to this day. An interesting piece of exonumia, this 'box' medal is comprised of two hollow shells which can be carefully pulled apart, revealing 10 printed roundels housed inside, featuring various scenes from around the city of Salzburg. To read the complete item description, see: Yehudi Menuhin, Baron Menuhin Silver Medal  100274 | GREAT BRITAIN. Yehudi Menuhin, Baron Menuhin, silver Medal. Dated 1966. Commemorating the 50th Birthday of the Violinist (56mm, 97.28 g, 12h). By P. Vincze in London. YEHVDI MENVHIN ÆT SVÆ L, bust right, playing the violin / Instructor (with the features of Menuhin) kneeling right, holding violin set upon base to right and teaching youth to right; CHI NON ARDE / NON INCENDE (Tuscan proverb: "those who do things with passion will passionately inspire others") in two lines in exergue. Edge: FINE SILVER No 72. Niggl 3318. Choice Mint State. Pleasing argent surfaces, with matte brilliance. Though a mintage of 5,000 pieces was authorized, it seems unlikely that this total was ever achieved. Born in New York City to a family of Belorussian Jews, Yehudi Menuhin (1916-1999) spent much of his career performing in Great Britain where he received a number of awards, honors, and titles, and was widely considered one of the greatest violinists of the 20th century. To read the complete item description, see: Wayne Homren, Editor The Numismatic Bibliomania Society is a non-profit organization promoting numismatic literature. See our web site at coinbooks.org. To submit items for publication in The E-Sylum, write to the Editor at this address: whomren@gmail.com To subscribe go to: https://my.binhost.com/lists/listinfo/esylum All Rights Reserved. NBS Home Page Contact the NBS webmaster 
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