Austro-Hungarian Empire — 1 Corona — Silver
Also known as: 1 Korona, Eine Krone
DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.
Period
1892–1916
Issuing entity
Austro-Hungarian EmpireSilver one-corona coin of the Austro-Hungarian crown currency, issued in parallel Austrian and Hungarian types.
Historical context
The crown replaced the gulden in the 1892 currency reform. Austrian and Hungarian issues carry different legends, arms and language, and are catalogued as separate series despite sharing the same monetary standard.
Physical characteristics
- Shape
- Round
- Material
- Silver
Design
- Obverse
- Portrait of Franz Joseph I on the issues of his reign
- Reverse
- Differs between the Austrian and Hungarian types
Identification
- Key diagnostics
- Legend language distinguishes the Austrian from the Hungarian issue
- Common confusions
- Modern restrikes of some Austro-Hungarian coins exist and are not contemporary issues
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Weight, fineness and diameter pending verification from a mint or museum record.
- Year-by-year issue list not yet compiled.