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5 Corona - Francis Joseph I Reign
1908 year| Silver (.900) | 24 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Francis Joseph I (Franz Joseph I) (1848-1916) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1908 |
| Value | 5 Crowns (5 Kronen) |
| Currency | Crown (1892-1918) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 24 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Thickness | 2.60 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#12314 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 14% |
Reverse
The allegory of fame running left with an olive branch in the right hand, surrounded by a legend with the crowned denomination to the left and the Austro-Hungarian eagle to the right
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DVODECIM LVSTRIS 1848 1908 GLORIOSE PERACTIS
5 COR
Translation:
12 lustra (5-year periods) of glorious achievements
5 Corona
Engraver: Stefan Schwartz
Edge
Plain with incuse lettering
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRIBVS <~*~> <~*~> VNITIS <~*~> <~*~>
Translation: strength united
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Corona - Francis Joseph I (Reign) 1908 coin from the Austrian Empire is that it was minted to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Emperor Franz Joseph's reign. The coin features an image of the emperor on one side and the Austrian coat of arms on the other. It was made of silver (.900) and weighs 24 grams.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 | 3941600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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