8 Florins / 20 Francs - Francis Joseph I

Reverse

Austrian imperial symbol, namely a crowned double-headed eagle with its mouth open, tongues outwards, wings spread, stamped with a shield surrounded by the collar of the Golden Fleece. He holds a sword in his right hand and a crown in his left. In the arc of a circle an inscription "Empire of Austria"; the motto is written in Francs and in florin "8 Fl - 20 Fr". At the very bottom in the middle of the coin, the year of issue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
IMPERIVM AVSTRIACVM
8Fl· 20Fr
1892

Translation: Austrian Empire

Engraver: Anton Scharff

Edge

Inscribed text

Lettering: VNITIS VIRIRVS

Comment

this coin was minted according to the standards of the Latin Union at a rate of 0.4 guilders per franc

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

cette pièce a été frappée selon les standards de l'Union Latine à raison de 0,4 florin pour un franc

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 8 Florins / 20 Francs - Francis Joseph I 1870-1892 coin from the Austrian Empire is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was introduced in 1870, just a few years after the formation of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, which was a dual monarchy between Austria and Hungary. The coin's mintage was a significant event in the history of the empire, as it marked a shift towards a more modern and standardized currency system. The coin's design, featuring Francis Joseph I, was also a departure from previous coins that had featured other members of the Habsburg dynasty. Despite its historical significance, the coin is still relatively affordable for collectors today, with prices ranging from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars, depending on its condition and rarity.

• early modern
• modern
• hre