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1 Florin - Francis Joseph I
| Silver (.900) | 12.34 g | 29.24 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Francis Joseph I (Franz Joseph I) (1848-1916) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1872-1892 |
| Value | 1 Florin |
| Currency | Austro-Hungarian gulden (decimalized, 1857-1892) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 12.34 g |
| Diameter | 29.24 mm |
| Thickness | 2.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#4726 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
Crowned double headed imperial eagle. Legend around (starts 1h) for "Hungariae Bohemiae Galiciae Lodomeriae Illyriae Rex Archidux Austriae"
Script: Latin
Lettering: HUNGAR· BOHEM· GAL· (1 FL) LOD· ILL· REX A· A· 1886
Translation: King of Hungary, Bohemia, Galicia and Lodomeria, Illyria, Archduke of Austria.
Engraver: Friedrich Leisek
Edge
Plain with lettering, and pattern in between
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRIBVS VNITIS
Translation: With United Forces
Comment
Exists with both orientations of the edge lettering.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Florin - Francis Joseph I 1872-1892 coin from the Austrian Empire is that it was designed by Austrian artist and engraver, Joseph Seigenthaler. Seigenthaler was a prominent artist of the time, known for his work on various coins and medals, and his design for the 1 Florin coin features a portrait of Emperor Francis Joseph I on one side and the Austrian coat of arms on the other. The coin was minted from 1872 to 1892 and was used widely throughout the Austrian Empire during that time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1872 | 4725135 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1873 | 7879761 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1874 | 2479005 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1875 | 5053287 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1876 | 7282710 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1877 | 13963266 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1878 | 18963072 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1879 | 37485342 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1880 | 6504624 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1881 | 6127731 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1882 | 5476005 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1883 | 6035954 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1884 | 4303125 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1885 | 3391538 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1886 | 6709534 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1887 | 5692232 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1888 | 6572045 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1889 | 5052537 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1890 | 4163886 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1891 | 4243950 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1892 | 2503593 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Florin - Francis Joseph I 1872-1892 coin.
