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1 Forint - Francis Joseph I Selmecbánya, silver
1878 year| Silver (.900) | 12.3457 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 | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 12.3457 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#181300 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two dates within beaded circle
Script: Latin
Lettering:
II JÓZSEF NEVŰ ALTÁRNA SELMECBÁNYÁN *
1782
1878
Translation: The Joseph II mine pit in Selmecbánya
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1878 Hungarian 1 Forint coin featuring Francis Joseph I is that it was minted using silver that was sourced from the Selmecbánya mine in present-day Slovakia. This mine was once one of the largest silver mines in the Austro-Hungarian Empire and was known for producing high-quality silver. The use of this silver in the coin's production adds to its historical and numismatic significance.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1878 KB | 400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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, silver) 1878 coin.
