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2 Vereinsthaler - Francis Joseph I South Austrian Railways
1857 year| Silver (.900) | 37.0371 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Francis Joseph I (Franz Joseph I) (1848-1916) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1857 |
| Value | 2 Vereinsthaler (3) |
| Currency | Austro-Hungarian gulden (decimalized, 1857-1892) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 37.0371 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#15153 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VOLLENDUNG DER OESTERREICHISCHEN SÜDBAHN 1857
2·VEREINSTHALER
Engraver: Carl Radnitzky
Edge
Plain
Comment
Some variants mentioned by herinek for the waves under the lighthouse.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Vereinsthaler - Francis Joseph I (South Austrian Railways) 1857 coin is that it was minted to commemorate the opening of the South Austrian Railway, which was a significant event in the history of Austria's transportation infrastructure. The coin's design features an image of Emperor Francis Joseph I, who was the reigning monarch at the time, and the reverse side features an image of a steam locomotive, symbolizing the modernization and progress that the railway represented.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1857 A | 1644 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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