AUSTRIA Coins
History of the Corona: Gold Standard of Austria-Hungary
Illustrated Specimen Details: Silver 1 Corona Example Specimen: 1 corona, 1913 (Austro-Hungarian Empire) Authority & Heraldry: This silver coin was issued under Franz Joseph I — Emperor of Austria, King of Hungary, and rule…
Zweier Coins: Late Bracteates of the Holy Roman Empire
Illustrated Specimen Details: Zweier Coin Example Specimen: Zweier, 1534 (Prince-Archbishopric of Salzburg) Historical Context: This uniface coin (bracteate) was struck under the authority of Matthäus Lang von Wellenburg, a pro…
Kreutzer: From Medieval Silver to Austrian Copper
Illustrated Specimen Details: Austrian Empire 30 Kreutzer Example Specimen: 30 kreutzer, 1807 — Austrian Empire Design & Inscriptions: This specific coin is a 30 kreutzer issued in 1807 during the reign of Francis II, the l…
Friesacher Pfennig: Medieval Trade Coin of Central Europe
Illustrated Specimen Details: Duchy of Styria Friesacher Pfennig Example Specimen: Silver Friesacher Pfennig, 1220-1230 (Duchy of Styria, Austria) Iconography & Origin: This silver pfennig is an iconic example of medieval C…
Kreuzer: The Iconic "Cross" Coin of the Central Europe
Illustrated Specimen Details: 1 Kreuzer (Austrian Empire) Example Specimen: 1 kreuzer, 1816 — Austrian Empire History and Minting: This copper coin, dated 1816, was part of a massive issue that circulated for decades. Interes…
Florin: coin of Austro-Hungarian Empire
FLORIN: COIN OF AUSTRIA 1 florin, 1879: Austro-Hungarian Empire Austro-Hungarian Empire or Austria-Hungary — constitutional monarchy and great state in Central Europe during 1867-1918 (was formed with the Austro-Hungarian Compromise). Ruler: Franz …
Schilling: coin from Republic of Austria; 100 groschen
SCHILLING: COIN OF AUSTRIA 1 schilling, 1974: Republic of Austria REPUBLIK ÖSTERREICH : Republic of Austria. 1 SCHILLING, 1974 . EIN SCHILLING : one schilling. Edelweiss flowers (German "Edelweiß", Latin "Leontopodium"). Alpine …