1 Kreuzer - Francis Joseph I Mule
1878 year| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Francis Joseph I (Franz Joseph I) (1848-1916) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1878 |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer (Krajczár) (0.01) |
| Currency | Florin (decimalized, 1857-1892) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#33834 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Interesting fact
The 1 Kreuzer coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Francis Joseph I, who ruled the Austro-Hungarian Empire from 1848 to 1916. The coin features a portrait of the emperor on one side and the Hungarian coat of arms on the other. However, what makes this coin particularly interesting is that it was minted with a mistake - the obverse die was accidentally switched with a die intended for a different coin, resulting in a "mule" coin that features the portrait of Francis Joseph I on one side and the coat of arms of Hungary on the other. This error makes the coin highly sought after by collectors, and it is considered a rare and valuable piece of numismatic history.
