NEWP: 2 Gulden - 2nd Austrian Federal Marksmanship Shooting Festival at Innsbruck

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  1. Zohar444

    Zohar444 Member

    This is where the OCD kicks in. I have two of these already, yet this one has really cool design with Maximilian I with the crossbow, with superb eye appeal to boot. I had to pay up for it. This is that area where emotional response trumps rational thought which I am sure all can relate to.

    1885. Emperor Franz Joseph I (1848-1916) 2 Gulden. 36mm. 22.28g. Commemorative issue for the 2nd Austrian Federal Marksmanship Shooting Festival at Innsbruck. Vienna Mint. Horsky-6309. Peltzer-1879. Design: A. Scharff and A. Busson. Obv: Emperor Maximilian I crowned as the winner in Tyrolean hunting dress, crossbow on the right shoulder. Rev: Coat of arms, double eagle.

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    Zohar444, Apr 11, 2016
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  3. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    Wonderful addition, Z. Love the toning and portrait.
     
    Mat, Apr 11, 2016
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  4. spirityoda

    spirityoda Coin Junky

    amazing coin. never seen a crossbow on a coin. awesomeness. :jawdrop::cool:
     
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  5. chrsmat71

    chrsmat71 I LIKE TURTLES!

    wow! kind of has the style of an older coin (reverse style, the font of the legend, and itgoing all the way around the coin) doesn't it? awesome!
     
    chrsmat71, Apr 11, 2016
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  6. wcg

    wcg Well-Known Member

    Great piece Zohar. The detail on that eagle is stunning.
     
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