Austrian/Hungarian 10 Corona – .0980 Ounces Gold
The Austrian/Hungarian 10 Corona gold coin is a historical piece from the Austro-Hungarian Empire, minted with 90% gold purity.
This gold coin is an excellent addition for collectors interested in European numismatics and gold investors seeking smaller denomination coins.
Coin Highlights
- Mint Facility: Austrian Mint
- Denomination: 10 Corona
- Date: Random Date
- Quality / Type: Circulated
- Purity: .900
- Metal Weight: .0980 troy ounces
- Diameter: 19 mm
- Thickness: 0.9 mm
Please Note: Years of coins are randomly selected based on limited inventory.
Design Details
- Obverse: Features a portrait of Franz Joseph I, the emperor of Austria-Hungary, who reigned from 1848 to 1916.
- On the Austro-Hungarian ducats is the Latinized Hungarian abbreviation “FERENCZ JOZSEF I.K.A. CS. ÉS M.H.S.D.O.AP.KIR.” which roughly translates as “Franz Joseph I, by the grace of God Emperor of Austria, King of Hungary, etc.”
- On the Austrian ducats is the Latinized Hungarian abbreviation “FRANC·IOS·I·D·G·IMP·AVSTR·REX BOH·GAL·ILL·ETC·ET AP·REX HVNG” which translates as “Franz Joseph I, by the Grace of God, Emperor of Austria, King of Bohemia, Galicia, Illyria, etc., and Apostolic King of Hungary.”
- Reverse: Displays the crowned arms of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, a symbol of its extensive European influence.
Who Was Franz Joseph I?
Franz Joseph I was the longest-reigning emperor of Austria, ruling from 1848 to 1916. He was also the king of Hungary and the leader of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
His reign saw significant political and military events, including the Austro-Prussian War, the formation of the Dual Monarchy, and the empire’s involvement in World War I.
He played a crucial role in shaping Central European history during the 19th and early 20th centuries.
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