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Franz Joseph (1848-1916) 2 Florin 1st Shooting Festival Medal
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
AUSTRIA - EMPIRE PART 2 |
| Item Description: |
2FL 1880 SHOOTING FESTIVAL |
| Full Grade: |
PCGS MS 65 |
| Owner: |
Taler Universe |
Owner Comments:
1880. Austria. Emperor Franz Joseph I (1848 – 1916) 2 Florin. Vienna Mint. 36mm. Engraver Anton Scharff. DAV-32. KM-XM6. Peltzer, 1932; Hauser 5101; Thun 465. Frühwald 1911. Steulm. P.125, 1; ANK 55; 1911.Struck to commemorate the First Federal Shooting Festival On the occasion of the Austrian Confederation in Vienna, 1880. Obv: Crowned Double Eagle in Coat of Arms. Rev. Standing city goddess, Vindobona, with flag and coat of arms next to the sitting Austria. Lightly-patinated surfaces accented by iridescent hues of turquoise and amber residing within the reverse motifs. Intricately-designed and with undeniable eye-appeal, endlessly collectible at this Gem level of preservation. PCGS MS-65.