20 Francs / 8 Forint - Francis Joseph I 1890-1892 front 20 Francs / 8 Forint - Francis Joseph I 1890-1892 back
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20 Francs / 8 Forint - Francis Joseph I

 
Gold (.900) 6.4516 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Hungary
King
Francis Joseph I (Franz Joseph I) (1848-1916)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1890-1892
Value
20 Francs = 8 Florins (Forint)
Currency
Florin (decimalized, 1857-1892)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
6.4516 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#33829
Rarity index
71%

Reverse

Hungarian coat of arms with the shield of Fiume

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MAGYAR KIRÁLYSÁG
20 Fr. 8 Frt.
1892

Translation: Kingdom of Hungary

Engraver: Carl Gerl

Edge

Reeded

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 at the time. 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 also 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
1891 K B 378201 - - - - - -
1892 K B 232194 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Francs / 8 Forint - Francis Joseph I 1890-1892 coin.