Italian medals - VENICE Francis Joseph I of Austria (1848-1866) Medal 1852 Titian's Tomb in S. M. Gloriosa dei Frari. Issued by public subscription to commemorate the visit to Venice of Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria and his interest in the completion of Titian's Mausoleum, begun in 1838 at the behest of Emperor Ferdinand I of Austria - Opus: A. Ferraris, Venice Mint - Fava 26; Camozzi 835; Mondini p. 127; Wurzbach 8778; Turricchia L-V 566 AE (g 110.22 - Ø 61.2 mm) Of great beauty and charm.