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.
Circulation Coins
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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. Only the Corona matched LMU standards and silver Florins (nearly) matched.
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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)
2 Florin (24.7 grams)
1867-1872
(Image: Frühwald Jul 2021)
2 Florin (24.7 grams)
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. Speculation: 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)
1 Corona (equiv. to 1 franc)
1892-1907
(Image: Katz Jan 2024)
1 Corona (equiv. to 1 franc)
1892-1906
(Image: Katz Jun 2023)
2 Corona (equiv. to 2 francs)
1912-1913
(Image: Katz Aug 2023)
1 Corona (equiv. to 1 franc)
1908
(Image: Katz Jan 2024)
1 Corona (equiv. to 1 franc)
1912-1916
(Image: Katz Jan 2024)
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.
8 Florin / 20 Francs
1870-1880 (1st Bust)
(Image: NAC Dec 2022)
8 Florin / 20 Francs
1880-1890 (2nd Bust)
(Image: Numisor Jun 2022)
8 Florin / 20 Francs
1890-1892 (3rd Bust)
(Image: NAC Dec 2022)
4 Florin / 10 Francs
1870-1880 (1st Bust)
(Image: Dorotheum May 2023)
4 Florin / 10 Francs
1880-1890 (2nd Bust)
(Image: VIA GmbH May 2023)
4 Florin / 10 Francs
1890-1892 (3rd Bust)
(Image: VIA GmbH May 2023)
5 Corona (24 grams)
1900-1909
(Image: Katz Nov 2023)
5 Corona (24 grams)
1907
(Image: Katz Nov 2023)
Note: The 5 Corona were 24 grams at .9 fine, not 25 grams. See note above for Austria.
2 Corona (equiv. to 2 francs)
1912-1914
(Image: Katz Aug 2023)
1 Corona (equiv. to 1 franc)
1896 (Commemorative)
1 Corona (equiv. to 1 franc)
1912-1916
(Image: Katz Jan 2024)