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10 Francs / 4 Forint - Francis Joseph I
| Gold (.900) | 3.2258 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Francis Joseph I (Franz Joseph I) (1848-1916) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1870-1880 |
| Value | 10 Francs = 4 Florins (Forint) |
| Currency | Florin (decimalized, 1857-1892) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 3.2258 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#33836 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Larger fourfold Hungarian coat of arms with the twofold Hungarian small shield in center, St. Stephen's crown on top, inner circle separates inscription
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MAGYAR KIRÁLYSÁG
10 Fr 4 Frt
1870
Translation: Kingdom of Hungary
Engraver: Anton Scharff
Edge
Reeded
Comment
KM mintmark: ÉH#1455.a (H#2119)GYF mintmark: ÉH#1455.b (H#2120)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Francis Joseph I, who was the Emperor of Austria and King of Hungary from 1848 to 1916. The coin features an image of Francis Joseph I on one side and the Hungarian coat of arms on the other. The use of gold in the coin's composition adds to its value and rarity, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1870 GY F | 48672 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1870 K B | 80733 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1871 K B | 111142 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1872 K B | 53108 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1873 K B | 13384 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1874 K B | 8229 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1875 K B | 10682 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1876 K B | 24039 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1877 K B | 24240 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1878 K B | 14838 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1879 K B | 12367 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Francs / 4 Forint - Francis Joseph I 1870-1880 coin.
