Austro-Hungarian Empire

The Austro-Hungarian Empire existed 1867-1918. It was formed out of the Austrian Empire when Hungary was granted substantial autonomy. Austria and Hungary minted their own coins, both featuring Franz Joseph I.

8 Florin / 20 Francs

1870-1892
(Image: Sincona May 2022)

4 Florin / 10 Francs

1870-1892
(Image: Sincona May 2023)

Note: The 2 florin is close but does not quite match (24.7 grams, not 25 grams). Similarly, the silver 1 florin is roughly equal to a 2.5 francs.

2 Florin (24.7 grams)

1859-1865

2 Florin (24.7 grams)

1867-1872
(Image: Frühwald Jul 2021)

2 Florin (24.7 grams)

1872-1892

Note: The 5 Corona do not quite match the standard (24 grams, not 25 grams) but it is a close enough to be worthy of mention. Also, the 5 corona (24 grams at .9 fine) had a more consistent silver content to it subsidiary coinage (i.e., 1 corona of 5g at .835 fine) — whereas the LMU intentionally debased the subsidiary coinage.

5 Corona (24 grams)

1900-1907
(Image: Katz Nov 2023)

5 Corona (24 grams)

1909 (Small Bust)
(Image: Katz Sept 2023)

5 Corona (24 grams)

1908
(Image: Katz Jan 2024)

5 Corona (24 grams)

1909 (Large Bust)
(Image: Katz Nov 2023)

2 Corona (equiv. to 2 francs)

1912-1913
(Image: Katz Aug 2023)

1 Corona (equiv. to 1 franc)

1892-1907
(Image: Katz Jan 2024)

1 Corona (equiv. to 1 franc)

1908
(Image: Katz Jan 2024)

1 Corona (equiv. to 1 franc)

1912-1916
(Image: Katz Jan 2024)

Austria

For gold, the 8 florin and 4 florin were minted 1870-1891. All coins stating 1892 are modern restrikes.

For silver, Austria had several types of currency. The florin effectively matched LMU standards. The silver corona was also close, but not a perfect match.

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Circulation Coins

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1 Corona (equiv. to 1 franc)

1892-1906
(Image: Katz Jun 2023)

Hungary

The 8 florin and 4 florin were minted 1870-1892 in three types: a change in the bust on the obverse and in the third type, a change in the shield on the reverse. For silver, Austria had several types. Only the Corona matched LMU standards.