Rare bronze issue from 1888 commemorates Franciszek Jan Smolka (1810-1899), a Polish lawyer, activist of secret independence organizations, social activist, president of the Legislative Sejm in Kroměříž and member of the National Sejm of Galicia.
Medal by Anton Scharff (1845-1903).
Perfectly preserved piece with natural luster.
Medal from the unique “Collection of Lviv and Galician Medals” of Lech Kokociński, Honorary President of the Polish Numismatic Society.
Obverse: bust of Franciszek Smolka, 3/4 left, on the left shoulder the signature A. Scharff
FRANCISZEK SMOLKA
Reverse: in the field, a view of the Mound of the Union of Lublin in Lviv, above the dates 1569-1869, below on the cartouche an inscription in three lines W DOWÓD CZCI / RODACY / 1848-1888, the whole surrounded by a plant wreath
Bronze, diameter 64 mm, weight 114.46 g
