5 Corona - Francis Joseph I Reign

€12,314.00
IssuerAustrian Empire
Year1908
TypeCommemorative circulation coin
Value5 Crowns (5 Kronen)
CurrencyCrown (1892-1918)
CompositionSilver (.900)
Weight24 g
Dimensions36 mm
Thickness2.60 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Rudolf Marschall/Rudolf Neuberger
Reverse: Stefan Schwartz
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#2809
Obverse descriptionThe bust of Franz Joseph I facing right surrounded by the legend `Franciscus Iosephus I, Dei gratia, imperator Austriae, rex Bohemiae, Galiciae, Illyriae et cetera et apostolicus rex Hungariae`
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFRANC ∙ IOS ∙ I ∙ D ∙ G ∙ IMP ∙ AVSTR ∙ REX BOH ∙ GAL ∙ ILL ∙ ETC ∙ ET AP ∙ REX HVNG ∙
(Translation: Franz Joseph I, by the grace of God, emperor of Austria, king of Bohemia, Galicia, Illyria and so forth and apostolic king of Hungary)
Reverse descriptionThe 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
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringDVODECIM LVSTRIS 1848 1908 GLORIOSE PERACTIS 5 COR
(Translation: 12 lustra (5-year periods) of glorious achievements 5 Corona)
EdgePlain with incuse lettering
Mint
Mintage1908  - - 3 941 600
1908  - Proof -
Catalog ID7234917620
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