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20 Kreuzers - Francis Joseph I
| Silver (.500) | 2.7 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Francis Joseph I (Franz Joseph I) (1848-1916) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1868-1872 |
| Value | 20 Kreuzers (0.20) |
| Currency | Austro-Hungarian gulden (decimalized, 1857-1892) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 2.7 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1896 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#18273 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, value at centre, legend around (starts 1h) for "Hungariae Bohemiae Galiciae Lodomeriae Illyriae Rex Archidux Austriae".
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HVNGAR·BOHEM·GAL· LOD·ILL·REX A·A· date
20
Translation: King of Hungary, Bohemia, Galicia, Lodomeria and Illyria, Archduke of Austria.
Engraver: Franz Gaul
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Kreuzers coin from the Austrian Empire is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. The coin was introduced in 1868, just a few years after the Austro-Prussian War, which had resulted in the Austrian Empire losing significant territory and influence. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a popular and widely-used denomination throughout the empire, and its design featuring Francis Joseph I, the Emperor of Austria, became a symbol of Austrian identity and pride.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1868 | 29621005 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1869 | 31042105 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1870 | 29821875 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1872 | 575635 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Kreuzers - Francis Joseph I 1868-1872 coin.
