1 Forint - Francis Joseph I Selmecbánya, copper
1878 year| Copper | 12.33 g | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Francis Joseph I (Franz Joseph I) (1848-1916) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1878 |
| Value | 1 Florin (Forint) |
| Currency | Florin (decimalized, 1857-1892) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 12.33 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#181391 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Two dates within beaded circle
Script: Latin
Lettering:
II JÓZSEF NEVŰ ALTÁRNA SELMECBÁNYÁN *
1782
1878
Translation: Joseph II Mine Pit in Selmecbánya
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1878 Hungarian 1 Forint coin featuring Francis Joseph I is that it was minted using copper that was sourced from the Selmecbánya copper mines in present-day Slovakia. This adds a unique historical and geographical element to the coin's story, highlighting the rich natural resources and mining traditions of the region.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1878 KB | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Selmecbánya, copper) 1878 coin.
