© AUREA Numismatika
© AUREA Numismatika
1 Corona - Francis Joseph I Probe
1914 year| Silver | 5.99 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Francis Joseph I (Franz Joseph I) (1848-1916) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1914 |
| Value | 1 Crown (1 Krone) |
| Currency | Crown (1892-1918) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.99 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#91654 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Figure holding crown, striking down snake with sword, denomination and date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1 KRONE
1914
PROBE
Engraver: Karl Goetz
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Corona - Francis Joseph I (Probe) 1914 from Austrian Empire made of Silver weighing 5.99g is that it was designed by the Austrian artist and engraver, Anton Scharff. Scharff was known for his work on various coins and medals, and his design for the Pattern 1 Corona features a portrait of Emperor Francis Joseph I on the obverse side, while the reverse side depicts the imperial eagle and the coat of arms of the Austrian Empire. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the power and authority of the Austrian Empire, and it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today.
