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20 Francs / 8 Forint - Francis Joseph I
| Gold (.900) | 6.45 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Francis Joseph I (Franz Joseph I) (1848-1916) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1870-1880 |
| Value | 20 Francs = 8 Florins (Forint) |
| Currency | Florin (decimalized, 1857-1892) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 6.45 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#7498 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 55% |
Reverse
Hungarian coat of arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
*MAGYAR KIRÁLYSÁG*
1877
20 Fr. 8 Frt.
Translation: Kingdom of Hungary
Edge
Reeded
Comment
KB mintmark: ÉH#1453.a (H#2115) - Younger portraitGYF mintmark: ÉH#1453.b (H#2116) - Younger portrait
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Francs / 8 Forint - Francis Joseph I 1870-1880 coin from Hungary is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in the country. The coin was introduced in 1870, just a few years after the Austro-Hungarian Empire was formed, and it was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the empire. Despite being made of gold, the coin was not widely used in everyday transactions due to its high value, and it was primarily used for large transactions and as a store of value.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1870 GY F | 125308 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1870 K B | 45890 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1871 GY F | 177047 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1871 K B | 75575 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1872 K B | 273161 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1873 K B | 244505 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1874 K B | 240359 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1875 K B | 260537 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1876 K B | 303920 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1877 K B | 312959 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1878 K B | 307755 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1879 K B | 305621 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1880 K B | 301422 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1870-1880 coin.
