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Franz Joseph Comemmorative (1848-1916) Trieste Railway 2 Taler
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
AUSTRIA - EMPIRE PART 2 |
| Item Description: |
2T 1857A VIENNA-TRIESTE RAILWAY WREATH TIPS BETWEEN "KA" |
| Full Grade: |
NGC PF 65 |
| Owner: |
Taler Universe |
Owner Comments:
1857. Austria, Empire. Franz Joseph I. Emperor, 1848-1916. 1857 Southern Railway 2 Thaler. Mint Place: Vienna (A). Engraver: Carl Radnitzky. Silver. 41mm. DAV-20. Herinek: 821. KM-2246.1. Variety. Mintage: 1,644. On 27 July 1857, the Austrian railway company k.k. Südliche Staatsbahn (SStB) completed the construction of Trieste's first railway facilities. On the same day, in the presence of the Austrian Emperor Franz Joseph I, the new terminal station at Trieste, including its relatively modest original passenger building designed by the engineer Carl Ritter von Ghega was officially opened. The inclusion of Trieste in the main axis of the Austrian Südbahn generated an economic upswing in the largest and most important port city ruled by the Austrian monarchy, and strengthened its position in the Habsburg Empire. The present day rail network of the city of Trieste is based, for the most part, upon railway lines constructed by the former Austrian Empire.
Lustrous, iridescent piece with outstanding eye appeal. Untouched with cabinet patina. NGC PF-65+.