Wereldtentoonstelling te Wenen 1872 1872

This small, circular medal, created by Anton Scharff in 1872, commemorates the Vienna World's Fair of 1873. One side of the medal features a profile portrait of Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria, while the other side depicts the exhibition's main building, the Rotunda. The medal exemplifies the use of medallic art as a historical record and serves as a reminder of significant events in the past. The small size and detailed design of the medal make it a captivating example of 19th-century Austrian art.