EUROPEAN COINS FROM THE ÅKE LINDÉN COLLECTION, AUSTRIA Holy Roman Empire, Franz Joseph I, Silver Double Thaler, 1857A, Vienna, struck for the opening of the Vienna - Trieste Railway, laureate head right, wreath tip points between ai of kaiser, rev tower flanked by train and shield to the left, ship and shield to the right (Jl 320; KM 2246.2). A couple of minute edge and field imperfections, otherwise prooflike good extremely fine with attractive tone, rare. mintage 1644 £1000-1200
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