Tuvalu 2011 $1 Great Composers Franz Liszt 1811-1886 1oz Silver Proof Coin

In 1842 ‘Lisztomania’ swept across Europe. Women fought over his silk handkerchiefs and men wept openly at his piano concerts. He was praised for his brilliance, strength and precision, his concerts were likened to ecstatic experiences. The coin’s reverse depicts a representation of Franz Liszt, a treble clef and music notes. As well as The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark, the design includes the inscription ‘Franz Liszt 1811 – 1886’.