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© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
¼ Florin - Francis Joseph I
| Silver (.520) | 5.345 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Francis Joseph I (Franz Joseph I) (1848-1916) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1859-1865 |
| Value | ¼ Florin |
| Currency | Austro-Hungarian gulden (decimalized, 1857-1892) |
| Composition | Silver (.520) |
| Weight | 5.345 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 May 1893 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#13806 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 17% |
Reverse
The arms of Austria-Hungary above the value
Script: Latin
Lettering: HVNG· BOH· LOMB· ET VEN· 1/4 FL GAL· LOD· ILL· REX A· A· date
Translation: King of Hungary, Bohemia, Lombardy and Venetia, Galicia and Lodomeria, Illyria, Archduke of Austria.
Engraver: Franz Gaul
Edge
Inscripted text
Comment
A = Vienna (Wien, Bécs)B = Kremnica (Kremnitz, Körmöcbánya)
E = Karlsburg
M = Milan (Milano)
V = Venice (Venezia)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Florin - Francis Joseph I 1859-1865 coin from the Austrian Empire is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Francis Joseph I, who ruled the Austrian Empire from 1848 to 1916. During his reign, the empire underwent significant political and economic changes, including the abolition of feudalism and the establishment of a constitutional monarchy. Despite these changes, the coin remained a symbol of stability and continuity, with its design remaining largely unchanged throughout Francis Joseph's reign.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1859 A | 27415267 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1859 B | 13108535 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1859 E | 6160509 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1859 M | 2271626 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1859 V | 8895460 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1860 A | 2409264 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1860 B | 21247424 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1860 E | 3515674 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1860 V | 7135020 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1861 A | 5296904 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1861 B | 1655543 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1861 V | 1441684 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1862 A | 14399248 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1862 B | 2796437 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1862 E | 2629553 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1862 V | 3456492 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1863 A | 800048 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1863 V | 2485108 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1864 A | 4843836 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1864 V | 164584 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1865 A | 80000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Florin - Francis Joseph I 1859-1865 coin.
