AUSTRIA, Austrian Empire. Franz Josef I. 1848-1867. Proof AR Doppeltaler (41mm, 36.98 g, 12h). Commemorating the opening of the Vienna-Trieste railroad. Wien (Vienna) mint. Dated 1857 A. In NGC encapsulation 6489299-004, graded PF 63.

Triton XXVI
Lot: 998. Estimated: $ 5 000

World, Silver

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AUSTRIA, Austrian Empire. Franz Josef I. 1848-1867. Proof AR Doppeltaler (41mm, 36.98 g, 12h). Commemorating the opening of the Vienna-Trieste railroad. Wien (Vienna) mint. Dated 1857 A. Laureate head right / Tower; steam engine and paddlewheel steamship flanking; below each, two coats-of-arms within floral sprays. Herinek 821v; KM 2246.2; Davenport 20. Deep cabinet toning with shades of orange and blue. In NGC encapsulation 6489299-004, graded PF 63.

Though discussions of a rail connection from the capital to the Empire’s main seaport of Trieste were begun as early as 1829, the initial work would not begin until 1839. The line would ultimately be completed in 1857 with the construction of the final section through the Karst Plateau.

The final winners of all Triton XXVI lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 10-11 January 2023.

Triton XXVI – Session Four – Lots 991-1315 will be held Wednesday afternoon, 11 January 2023 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 25% for all others.

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