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Obverse © Kolekcjoner_Szczecin – Reverse © KolekcjonerSzczecin
1 Forint - Francis Joseph I
| Silver (.900) | 12.3457 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Francis Joseph I (Franz Joseph I) (1848-1916) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1870-1879 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#4736 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 16% |
Reverse
Middle coat of arms with St. Stephen's crown on top
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MAGYAR KIRÁLYSÁG
1 Frt
1879
Translation: Kingdom of Hungary
Engraver: Franz Gaul
Edge
Inscribed text
Lettering: BIZALMAM AZ ŐSI ERÉNYBEN
Translation: My trust is in ancient virtues
Comment
KB mintmark: ÉH#1464a (H#2138)GYF mintmark: ÉH#1464b (H#2139)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Forint - Francis Joseph I 1870-1879 coin from Hungary is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in the country. The coin was introduced in 1870, just a few years after the Austro-Hungarian Compromise of 1867, which established the dual monarchy of Austria-Hungary. This period saw significant political, economic, and social changes in Hungary, including the expansion of railroads, industry, and trade, as well as the rise of nationalism and political unrest. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a stable and trusted form of currency throughout Francis Joseph I's reign, and it continues to be a valuable collector's item to this day.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1870 GY F | 567922 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1870 K B | 1253687 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1871 GY F | 242750 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1871 K B | 2444984 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1872 K B | 3456245 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1873 K B | 2338364 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1874 K B | 2081702 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1875 K B | 2073958 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1876 K B | 4136174 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1877 K B | 2241286 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1878 K B | 5717374 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1879 K B | 25755927 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1870-1879 coin.
