Up for sale: 1905 Hungary 1 Korona silver coin featuring Emperor Franz Joseph I — an early issue from the new Korona currency system introduced in 1892 (replacing the old Forint).

Specifications:

• Year: 1905 

• Denomination: 1 Korona 

• Composition: .835 fine silver 

• Weight: ≈5.0 grams (0.134 oz pure silver) 

• Diameter: ≈23 mm 

 

This coin was struck during the early years of the Korona currency system in Hungary, which replaced the decimal Forint in 1892. A nice early Korona type piece with clear details.

 

Condition: Circulated with moderate wear and some scratches consistent with age. Portrait and reverse show typical softening, but all legends, the date, and value are clear and readable. Solid Fine to Very Fine example with light toning — please review the photos.

 

Contains over 0.13 oz of pure silver (current melt ≈ $10). Excellent for type collectors or anyone building a Franz Joseph I silver set.

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