Original 1873 Austrian commemorative souvenir medal celebrating the Vienna World's Fair (Weltausstellung Wien). Features Emperor Franz Joseph I in military uniform on the obverse and an exhibition building with a prominent central dome on the reverse. The initials A.S. below the portrait are associated with Austrian medalist Anton Scharff.
- Date: 1873 - Obverse: Franz Joseph I facing right with imperial titles - Reverse: Exhibition building, WELTAUSSTELLUNG WIEN 1873 - Artist's initials: A.S. - Composition: Silver-colored white metal; exact alloy undetermined - Diameter: 26.5 mm - Weight: 6.09 g - Edge: Plain - Alignment: Medal alignment - Integral suspension loop