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Up for sale: 1878 Austria 1 Florin (Gulden)silver coin featuring Emperor Franz Joseph I — a classic late-19th centurydecimal coin from the Austrian Empire.
• Year: 1878 (Vienna Mint)
• Denomination: 1 Florin (Gulden)
• Composition: .900 fine silver
•Weight: ≈12.345 grams (0.357 oz pure silver)
•Diameter: ≈29.2 mm
• Catalog reference: KM#2222
• Mintage: 18.96 million (common butattractive date)
This coin was struck during the later yearsof the decimal Gulden system and reflects the Austrian Empire in the late 19thcentury. A nice mid-to-late 19th century type piece that fits perfectly withthe 1858 Vereinsthaler and 1859/1861/1866/1877 1 Florin issues.
Condition: Circulated with moderate wearand some scratches consistent with age. Portrait and eagle show typicalsoftening, but all legends, the date, and value are clear and readable. SolidFine to Very Fine example with light toning — please review the photos.
Containsover 0.35 oz of pure silver (current melt ≈ $27). Excellent for type collectorsor anyone building a Franz Joseph I silver set.
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