50 Franken - Franz Josef II Franz Josef II and Princess Gina

Features

Issuer Liechtenstein
Prince Francis Josef II (1938-1989)
Type Non-circulating coin
Year 1956
Value 50 Franken (50 CHF)
Currency Swiss franc (1924-date)
Composition Gold (.900)
Weight 11.29 g
Diameter 25 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
23791
References Y# 16,
Richard S. Yeoman, Arthur L. Friedberg; 2007. A Catalog of Modern World Coins : 1850-1964 (14th edition). Whitman Publishing Company, Atlanta, United States.
And 1 more volumes.
Fr# 20
Arthur L. Friedberg, Ira S. Friedberg, Robert Friedberg; 2017. Gold Coins of the World : From Ancient Times to the Present (9th edition). Coin & Currency Institute, Williston, Vermont, United States.

Commemorative issue

Franz Josef II and Princess Gina

Obverse

Conjoined busts of Franz Josef II and Princess Gina facing left above date. Lettering around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FRANZ·JOSEF·II·UND·GINA·VON·LIECHTENSTEIN
·1956·
GRIENAUER

Translation: Franz Josef II and Gina of Liechtenstein

Engraver: Edwin Grienauer

Reverse

Crowned Coat of Arms above value. Lettering around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FÜRSTENTUM LIECHTENSTEIN
· 50 FRANKEN ·

Translation:
Principality of Liechtenstein
50 Francs

Engraver: Edwin Grienauer

Mint

Bern, Switzerland (1225-date)

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1956  Photo 17 000 $ 690 KM Y#16

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Franken - Franz Josef II (Franz Josef II and Princess Gina)Picture 1 of a sold 50 Franken - Franz Josef II (Franz Josef II and Princess Gina)Picture 1 of a sold 50 Franken - Franz Josef II (Franz Josef II and Princess Gina)Picture 1 of a sold 50 Franken - Franz Josef II (Franz Josef II and Princess Gina)
Heritage Auctions
2023 August 27 Modern World Coins Showcase Auction 65168
Lot 99195
Internet Archive
27 Aug 2023 UNC
(NGC MS65)
USD 960.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Franken - Franz Josef II (Franz Josef II and Princess Gina)Picture 1 of a sold 50 Franken - Franz Josef II (Franz Josef II and Princess Gina)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232028
Lot 62377
Internet Archive
8 Jul 2020 UNC
(PCGS MS64)
USD 690.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Franken - Franz Josef II (Franz Josef II and Princess Gina)Picture 1 of a sold 50 Franken - Franz Josef II (Franz Josef II and Princess Gina)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232019
Lot 61377
Internet Archive
6 May 2020 UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 660.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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