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2 Gulden - Francis Joseph I Wedding
1854 year| Silver (.900) | 25.90 g | 36.00 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Francis Joseph I (Franz Joseph I) (1848-1916) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1854 |
| Value | 2 Gulden |
| Currency | Gulden (1754-1857) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 25.90 g |
| Diameter | 36.00 mm |
| Thickness | 2.90 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1892 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#41628 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Elisabeth (left) and Franz Joseph (right), a bishop (facing) blessing their marriage. Date below a line in roman digits.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MATRIMONIO CONIVNCTI
DIE XXIV APRILIS
MDCCCLIV
Translation: Mariage contracted on April 24 1854
Engraver: Johann Weiss
Edge
Inscripted
Script: Latin
Lettering: ZWEI GULDEN XII EINE F.W.M.
Comment
Ref ANK#45Elisabeth von Bayern, born Wittelsbach, was "Sissi".
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Gulden - Francis Joseph I (Wedding) 1854 coin from the Austrian Empire is that it was minted to commemorate the wedding of Emperor Francis Joseph I to Elisabeth of Bavaria, also known as "Sisi." The coin features an image of the couple on the obverse side, with the reverse side depicting the Austrian coat of arms. The coin was minted in a limited quantity and was not meant for circulation, making it a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1854 A | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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