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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 | 1857-1859 |
| Value | ¼ Florin |
| Currency | Austro-Hungarian gulden (decimalized, 1857-1892) |
| Composition | Silver (.520) |
| Weight | 5.345 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 May 1893 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#7077 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 25% |
Reverse
Austrian imperial double headed eagle with coat of arms at chest, holding sword, imperial staff and orb.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HVNG·BOH·LOMB·ET VEN GAL·LOD·ILL·REX A·A·1858
¼ FL
Translation: Hungariae, Bohemia, Lombardiae et Venetiae, Gallitiae, Lodomeriae, Illiriae Rex, Austriae Archidux (King of Hungary, Bohemia, Lombardy and Venice, Galicia, Lodomeria and Illyria, Archduke of Austria)
Engraver: Franz Gaul
Edge
Inscribed
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRIBVS * ~ * ~ * VNITIS * ~ * ~ *
Translation: Strength United
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Florin - Francis Joseph I 1857-1859 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. This was a period of significant political and social turmoil, marked by the Revolutions of 1848, the rise of nationalism, and the decline of the Austrian Empire's power and influence. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item, a testament to the enduring legacy of the Austrian Empire.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1858 A | 31196724 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1858 B | 2982089 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1858 E | 1978874 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1858 M | 824088 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1858 V | 2362940 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1859 M | 27415267 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1857-1859 coin.
