100 Franken - Franz Josef II (Franz Josef II and Princess Gina) 1952 front 100 Franken - Franz Josef II (Franz Josef II and Princess Gina) 1952 back
100 Franken - Franz Josef II (Franz Josef II and Princess Gina) 1952 photo
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100 Franken - Franz Josef II Franz Josef II and Princess Gina

1952 year
Gold (.900) 32.258 g 35 mm
Description
Issuer
Liechtenstein
Prince
Francis Josef II (1938-1989)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1952
Value
100 Franken (100&nbspCHF)
Currency
Swiss franc (1924-date)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
32.258 g
Diameter
35 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#23792
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Crowned Coat of Arms above value. Lettering around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FÜRSTENTUM LIECHTENSTEIN
· 100 FRANKEN ·

Translation:
Principality of Liechtenstein
100 Francs

Engraver: Edwin Grienauer

Comment

Authenticity feature: dot below R of FRANKEN on reverse

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 100 Franken coin from Liechtenstein featuring Franz Josef II and Princess Gina is that it was minted in 1952 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Franz Josef II's reign. The coin's design features a portrait of the monarch and his wife on one side, and the coat of arms of Liechtenstein on the other. The coin was made of .900 gold and weighs 32.258 grams. It is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1952  4000 - - - - - -

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