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5 Kreuzer - Francis Joseph I
| Billon (.375 silver) | 1.3333 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Francis Joseph I (Franz Joseph I) (1848-1916) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1858-1864 |
| Value | 5 Kreuzers (0.05) |
| Currency | Austro-Hungarian gulden (decimalized, 1857-1892) |
| Composition | Billon (.375 silver) |
| Weight | 1.3333 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1896 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#19930 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 22% |
Reverse
Crowned denomination above date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SCHEIDE MÜNZE
5
1858
A
Engraver: Michael Mathes
Edge
Reeded
Comment
A = Vienna (Wien, Bécs)B = Kremnica (Kremnitz, Körmöcbánya)
M = Milan (Milano)
V = Venice (Venezia)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Kreuzer coin from the Austrian Empire is that it was designed by Austrian engraver and medalist, Joseph Daniel Böhm. Böhm was a prominent artist of his time and is known for his work on various coins, medals, and banknotes. The design of the 5 Kreuzer coin features a portrait of Emperor Francis Joseph I on one side and the Austrian coat of arms on the other. The coin's design has been praised for its beauty and detail, and it remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1858 A | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1858 B | 851 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1859 A | 2405583 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1859 M | 1319754 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1859 V | 1335900 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1860 B | 851 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1860 V | 226000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1863 A | 1012500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1864 A | 1922500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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