Description
8 Florins Franz Joseph I – Austrian Empire gold coin
The 8-florin gold coin bearing the portrait of Emperor Franz Joseph I is one of the best-known gold coins of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It was minted in the late 19th and early 20th centuries during the reign of one of Europe’s longest-ruling monarchs, Emperor Franz Joseph I (1848–1916).
The obverse shows the portrait of Emperor Franz Joseph I with a Latin inscription, and the reverse the coat of arms of the Austrian Empire with a double-headed eagle, a crown, the denomination and the year of minting.
Technical specifications:
- Country: Austrian Empire (Austria-Hungary)
- Ruler: Franz Joseph I (1848–1916)
- Denomination: 8 florins (8 gulden)
- Metal: 900 fine gold
- Total weight: 6.4516 g
- Pure gold content: 5.806 g (0.1867 troy ounces)
- Diameter: 21 mm
- Edge: reeded
The 8-florin Franz Joseph I gold coins are valued by collectors and investors for their historical significance, gold content and close link to one of the greatest European monarchies of the 19th century. The coin’s value depends on the year of minting, condition, rarity and the current gold market price.
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