¼ Florin - Francis Joseph I 1867-1871 front ¼ Florin - Francis Joseph I 1867-1871 back
¼ Florin - Francis Joseph I 1867-1871 photo
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¼ Florin - Francis Joseph I

 
Silver (.520) 5.345 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Austrian Empire
Emperor
Francis Joseph I (Franz Joseph I) (1848-1916)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1867-1871
Value
¼ Florin
Currency
Austro-Hungarian gulden (decimalized, 1857-1892)
Composition
Silver (.520)
Weight
5.345 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
31 May 1893
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#33517
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Crowned double headed imperial eagle with arms of the House of Habsburg Lorraine and Austria. Legend around (starts 1h) for "Hungariae, Bohemiae, Galiciae, Lodomeriae, Illyriae, Rex, Archidux Austriae"

Script: Latin

Lettering: HVNGAR BOHEM GAL 1/4 FL LOD ILL REX A A date

Translation: King of Hungary, Bohemia, Galicia, Lodomeria and Illyria, Archduke of Austria.

Engraver: Josef Tautenhayn

Comment

When compared to the 1866 coin, the Austrian Empire had lost Lombardie and Venetia (became independent to Italy, in fact 1859 for Lombardie).

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ¼ Florin - Francis Joseph I 1867-1871 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
1867 A 114660 - - - - - -
1868 A 277524 - - - - - -
1870 A 7956 - - - - - -
1871 A 114192 - - - - - -

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