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2 Florins - Francis Joseph I
| Silver (.900) | 24.69 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Francis Joseph I (Franz Joseph I) (1848-1916) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1872-1892 |
| Value | 2 Florins |
| Currency | Austro-Hungarian gulden (decimalized, 1857-1892) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 24.69 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 May 1893 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#33640 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 50% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial double eagle
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2FL
LOD.ILL.REX A.A.1885 HVNGAR.BOHEM.GAL.
Translation: King of Hungary, Bohemia, Galicia and Lodomeria, Illyria, Archduke of Austria.
Engraver: Friedrich Leisek
Edge
Inscribed text
Lettering: VIRIBUS VNITIS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Florins - Francis Joseph I 1872-1892 coin from the Austrian Empire is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Francis Joseph I, who ruled the Austrian Empire from 1848 to 1916. During his reign, the empire underwent significant political, economic, and social changes, including the abolition of feudalism, the establishment of a constitutional monarchy, and the growth of nationalism and industrialization. Despite these changes, the coin remained a symbol of stability and continuity, with its design remaining largely unchanged throughout Francis Joseph's reign.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1872 | 91449 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1873 | 98739 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1874 | 79056 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1875 | 105948 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1876 | 91854 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1877 | 105057 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1878 | 147258 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1879 | 73953 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1880 | 82701 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1881 | 104004 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1882 | 120771 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1883 | 69579 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1884 | 87296 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1885 | 78101 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1886 | 92988 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1887 | 117499 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1888 | 73450 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1889 | 146943 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1890 | 103680 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1891 | 117351 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1892 | 31707 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Florins - Francis Joseph I 1872-1892 coin.
