New Purchase Austria 1892 1 Florin

Discussion in 'World Coins' started by petro89, Sep 12, 2010.

  1. petro89

    petro89 Member

    Just got this one. I love the color and detail. Thanks for looking!



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  3. coinman0456

    coinman0456 Coin Collector

    Nice pickup. Thanks for sharing it.
     
    coinman0456, Sep 12, 2010
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  4. goossen

    goossen Senior Member

    Nice toning!
     
    goossen, Sep 12, 2010
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  5. rexesq

    rexesq Senior Member

    Nice one, any shots of the reverse?
     
    rexesq, Sep 15, 2010
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  6. petro89

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    Best I could do with the crummy light today :)
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    petro89, Sep 16, 2010
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  7. rexesq

    rexesq Senior Member

    Very pretty, not a bad shot at all, it gives a general idea of the detail and quality, thanks for posting.
    Now, my knowledge of Austrian Imperial coins kinda ends around 1800.... this 'Florin' how large is it? how much do they weigh? I am not familiar with the denomination, and have never seen one in person.
     
    rexesq, Sep 16, 2010
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  8. petro89

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    It is 29 mm and weighs 12 g. 90% silver. Almost the same size as a US half dollar. I believe the ASW is just around .36oz.
     
    petro89, Sep 16, 2010
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  9. Collect89

    Collect89 Coin Collector

    I believe the man on your coin is Franz Joseph I. Is that right? He was the emperor of Austria during that time.
     
    Collect89, Sep 16, 2010
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  10. petro89

    petro89 Member

    That is correct!
     
    petro89, Sep 16, 2010
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