what is a re-strike

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  1. expat

    expat Remember you are unique, just like everyone else Supporter

    I have this coin from the Austria-Habsburg era. 8florin gold dated 1892. It is listed as a re-strike. What is it and what is the reason for it.

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  3. Hus.thaler

    Hus.thaler Well-Known Member

    "Restrike" usually means that a coin was minted from original dies, but at a later date than the original striking. In your specific case, your 1892-dated coin was struck sometime after 1892.
     
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    expat Remember you are unique, just like everyone else Supporter

    Thanks. Great explanation to a newby
     
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  5. Jaelus

    Jaelus The Hungarian Antiquarian Supporter

    The 8 florin was for international trade, under the Latin Monetary Union system. It was valued at 20 francs. 1892 is the last year it was struck, and so a popular year for them to restrike.
     
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