Rare silver issue minted to commemorate the liberation of Vienna by John III Sobieski during the Relief of Vienna in 1683, issue on the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Vienna, in Krakau in 1883.
Medal by Wacław Głowacki (1828-1908).
Mark on the edge of the medal.
Mint luster on both sides.
Light surface hairliness.
Obverse: head of King Jan III Sobieski in a laurel wreath, right, below the signature WACŁAW GŁOWACKI
✶✶✶ JAN III SOBIESKI KRÓL POLSKI CHRZEŚCIJAŃSTWA OBROŃCA 1683
Reverse: crowned three-field coat of arms
✶✶✶ PAMIĄTKA OBCHODU OSWOBODZENIA WIEDNIA 12go WRZEŚ. 1883.
Silver, diameter 38 mm, weight 17.03 g
