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Up for sale is an incredibly scarce, premium 2-Medal Silver Set struck by the Perth Mint, honoring the prominent rulers of the House of Habsburg and Holy Roman Empire.This set features two hefty .999 fine silver medals (3.34 troy ounces total metal weight) executed in a stunning, high-relief antique proof finish. The design directly replicates the iconic 16th-century Renaissance portrait reliefs by the celebrated imperial court master medalist, Antonio Abondio.Medal 1 (Left): Emperor Rudolf IIObverse: High-relief profile bust of Emperor Rudolf II wearing a traditional ruff collar. Inscribed with his lifetime dates: 1552–1612.Reverse: Imperial Dynastic Titles: ARCHIDUX AUSTRIAE. DUX BURGUNDIAE. COMES HABSBURGI. (Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Count of Habsburg).Medal 2 (Right): Emperor Maximilian IIObverse: High-relief profile bust of Emperor Maximilian II (father to Rudolf II). Inscribed with his lifetime dates: 1527–1576.Reverse: Imperial Dynastic Titles: ARCHID