2 Florins - Francis Joseph I Shooting Thaler
1880 year| Silver (.900) | 22.15 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Francis Joseph I (Franz Joseph I) (1848-1916) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1880 |
| Value | 2 Florins |
| Currency | Austro-Hungarian gulden (decimalized, 1857-1892) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 22.15 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#22597 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UEB AUG UND HAND FUER'S VATERLAND
A.SCHARFF
1880
Engraver: Anton Scharff
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1880 Austrian Empire 2 Florins - Francis Joseph I (Shooting Thaler) coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Emperor Francis Joseph I's accession to the throne. The coin's design features an image of the emperor on the obverse side, while the reverse side depicts a scene of a hunter (representing the emperor) shooting a deer, which is meant to symbolize the emperor's love for hunting. The coin's unique design and historical significance make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and history enthusiasts.
