1 Forint - Francis Joseph I 1880-1881 front 1 Forint - Francis Joseph I 1880-1881 back
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1 Forint - Francis Joseph I

 
Silver (.900) 12.3457 g 29 mm
Description
Issuer
Hungary
King
Francis Joseph I (Franz Joseph I) (1848-1916)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1880-1881
Value
1 Florin (Forint)
Currency
Florin (decimalized, 1857-1892)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
12.3457 g
Diameter
29 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#22710
Rarity index
25%

Reverse

Middle coat of arms with St. Stephen's crown on top

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MAGYAR KIRÁLYSÁG
1 Frt
1880

Translation: Kingdom of Hungary

Engraver: Franz Gaul

Edge

Inscribed text

Script: Latin

Lettering: BIZALMAM AZ ŐSI ERÉNYBEN

Translation: My trust is ancient virtues

Comment

In the "Magyar Éremhatározó by Emil Unger (Ajtósi Dürer Kiadó)" this coin (KM#465) and the KM#453.1 are the same reference number.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Forint - Francis Joseph I 1880-1881 coin from Hungary is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in the country. The coin was issued during the reign of Francis Joseph I, who was the Emperor of Austria and King of Hungary at the time. This was a period of significant political and social turmoil, as Hungary was seeking greater autonomy from Austria and the Austro-Hungarian Empire was facing challenges from within and outside its borders. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the resilience and determination of the Hungarian people.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1880 K B 3814618 - - - - - -
1881 K B 15494763 - - - - - -

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