1/2 Sovrano - Franz Joseph I (1854 - 1856)

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obverse of 1/2 Sovrano - Franz Joseph I (1854 - 1856) coin with C# 40 from Italian States. Inscription: FRANC IOS I D G AVSTRIAE IMPERATOR. M
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reverse of 1/2 Sovrano - Franz Joseph I (1854 - 1856) coin with C# 40 from Italian States. Inscription: HVN. BOH. LOMB. ET VEN. GAL. LOD. IL. REX A. A. 1856 .
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Features

Denomination 1/2 Sovrano
Catalog Number C# 40
Weight (g) 5.67
Diameter (mm) 20
Shape: Round
Composition: Gold (.900)
Not Magnetic
Metal Value (USD) 841.47
Demonetized

Obverse

Lettering:
FRANC IOS I D G AVSTRIAE IMPERATOR.
M

Description:
Laureate emperor Franz Joseph I facing right.
Translation: Franz Joseph I by the grace of God emperor of Austria.

Reverse

Lettering:
HVN. BOH. LOMB. ET VEN. GAL. LOD. IL. REX A. A. 1856 .

Description:
Shield within crowned double-headed eagle holding sword and imperial orb.

Edge

Lettering:
VIRIBVS VNITIS

Description:
Inscripted
Year Mintage Comment Rarity
1854 M Unknown
1854 V Unknown
1855 M Unknown
1855 V Unknown
1856 M Unknown
1856 V Unknown

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