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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
1890-1892
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
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#25064
Rarity index
41%

Reverse

Hungarian shield with crown on the top in single circle

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1 Ft·
MAGYAR · KIRÁLYSÁG · 1892

Translation: Kingdom of Hungary

Engraver: Carl Gerl

Edge

Smooth with ornament

Script: Latin

Lettering: BIZALMAM AZ ŐSI ERÉNYBEN

Translation: My trust is ancient virtues

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Forint - Francis Joseph I 1890-1892 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 Emperor Francis Joseph I, who ruled the Austro-Hungarian Empire from 1848 to 1916. This period saw significant political and economic changes in Hungary, including the establishment of a dual monarchy with Austria and the introduction of a new currency, the korona. Despite these changes, the 1 Forint coin remained a popular and widely used denomination throughout this time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1890 K B - - - - - -
1891 K B 1469863 - - - - - -
1892 K B 1606566 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Forint - Francis Joseph I 1890-1892 coin.