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Franz Joseph I "Vienna-Trieste Railway" 2 Taler 1857-A MS66 Prooflike NGC, Vienna mint, KM2246.2. Mintage: 1,644. One-year type with laureate wreath tips pointing between "A" and "I" of KAISER, struck in celebration of the opening of the railway from Vienna to Trieste. This exceptional gem offering enjoys the distinction of being tied for finest certified to-date. However, the ultimate prize is taken through its display of fully prooflike surfaces, an honor not matched by a single other specimen seen at this level. The Kaiser's bust is sharp and pronounced, with hardly a stroke of imperfection seen over the smooth cheek and other features of his portrait. Pleasingly toned with a cerulean iridescence at the periphery that includes gold and crimson coloration on the reverse, and an altogether captivating coin.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/austria/austria-franz-joseph-i-vienna-trieste-railway-2-taler-1857-a-ms66-prooflike-ngc-/a/3075-32088.s?type=CoinArchives3075
HID02906262019
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Estimate: 20000-22000 USD
Franz Joseph I "Vienna-Trieste Railway" 2 Taler 1857-A MS66 Prooflike NGC, Vienna mint, KM2246.2. Mintage: 1,644. One-year type with laureate wreath tips pointing between "A" and "I" of KAISER, struck in celebration of the opening of the railway from Vienna to Trieste. This exceptional gem offering enjoys the distinction of being tied for finest certified to-date. However, the ultimate prize is taken through its display of fully prooflike surfaces, an honor not matched by a single other specimen seen at this level. The Kaiser's bust is sharp and pronounced, with hardly a stroke of imperfection seen over the smooth cheek and other features of his portrait. Pleasingly toned with a cerulean iridescence at the periphery that includes gold and crimson coloration on the reverse, and an altogether captivating coin.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/austria/austria-franz-joseph-i-vienna-trieste-railway-2-taler-1857-a-ms66-prooflike-ngc-/a/3075-32088.s?type=CoinArchives3075
HID02906262019
© 2019 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 20000-22000 USD