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Franz Joseph I
| Location | Austria |
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| Period | Second Republic (1945-date) |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a colorized photographic-style bust of Emperor Franz Joseph I in military uniform adorned with decorations and a red sash, set against a gilt field. To the right, an allegorical female figure in relief holds a laurel wreath above the imperial coat of arms. The circular Latin legend runs along the inner border. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse is divided into two registers on a mirror-polished gilt field. The upper register depicts two reclining allegorical figures flanking a central medallion with a portrait bust of Franz Joseph I in relief, below the legend. The lower register displays the Imperial Crown of Austria set with red and blue crystals, flanked by elaborate oak leaf and acanthus scroll ornaments, above a crowned imperial cipher. |
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