5 Corona - Francis Joseph I 1909 front 5 Corona - Francis Joseph I 1909 back
5 Corona - Francis Joseph I 1909 photo
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5 Corona - Francis Joseph I

1909 year
Silver (.900) 24 g 36 mm
Description
Issuer
Austrian Empire
Emperor
Francis Joseph I (Franz Joseph I) (1848-1916)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1909
Value
5 Crowns (5 Kronen)
Currency
Crown (1892-1918)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
24 g
Diameter
36 mm
Thickness
2.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#14761
Rarity index
26%

Reverse

Imperial eagle in a circle, value above in latin, all surrounded by a wreath of crowns and leaves. Value divided by the date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
QVINQUE CORONÆ
5 1909 Cor.

Engravers: Anton Scharff, Rudolf Neuberger

Edge

Inscribed text

Script: Latin

Lettering: VIRIBVS VNITIS

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Corona coin from the Austrian Empire, minted in 1909 during the reign of Francis Joseph I, is that it was designed by Austrian artist and engraver, Anton Scharff. Scharff was known for his work on various coins and medals, and his design for the 5 Corona coin features a portrait of Francis Joseph I on the obverse side, while the reverse side depicts the coat of arms of the Austrian Empire. The coin was made of silver (.900) and weighs 24 grams.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1909  1775787 - - - - - -

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