2 Thalers, Austria, 1857

2 Thalers, Austria, 1857

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Description (Brief)
One (1) 2 thaler coin
Austria, 1857
Obverse Image: Right facing portrait of Franz Joseph wearing a laurel crown.
Obverse Text: FRANZ JOSEPH IV / G / G / KAISER / V / OESTERREICH / A
Reverse Image: Lighthouse with two flags flanked by a train and ship. Two shields within waves near base of lighthouse.
Reverse Text: VOLLENDUNG DER OESTERREICHISCHEN SUDBAHN 1857 / 2 VEREINS THALER
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
coin
date made
1857
place made
Austria
Physical Description
silver (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 3 mm x 41.5 mm; 1/8 in x 1 5/8 in
ID Number
NU.NU51320
catalog number
NU51320
accession number
161590
Credit Line
Paul A. Straub
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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