A new numismatic catalog has been published under the title „Austro-Hungarian crowns 1892–1918 and ducats of Franz Joseph I.”author Zlatko Viščević. This is a practical and clear edition intended for collectors, numismatists, dealers, researchers, and all lovers of Austro-Hungarian numismatics.
The catalog covers the coins and paper money of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy from the introduction of the krone currency in 1892 to the end of the Monarchy in 1918. It includes regular issues from both the Austrian and Hungarian parts of the Monarchy: hellers, fillers, silver coins, gold coins, and joint banknotes. As a special supplement, it also includes gold ducats featuring the image of Emperor Franz Joseph I, which have held an important place in Austro-Hungarian numismatics and the collector market for decades.
The special value of the catalog lies in the fact that it provides an overview of current market prices and auction results for key specimens, types, and rare years. In a time of inflation, rising precious metal prices, and constant changes in the numismatic market, such an overview is particularly useful for a more realistic assessment of value. The prices in the catalog are given as benchmark values, taking into account available literature, auction results, and current market trends.
The catalog is printed as a practical pocket edition in the 11.25 × 20 cm format, with a total of 114 color pages. Coins are shown in their original size, while banknotes are proportionally reduced for better clarity. The catalog section is organized by denominations, types, and varieties, along with technical data, catalog numbers, descriptions, grades of preservation, and values.
The contents of the catalog include an introduction to the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy and the crown monetary system, an explanation of how to use the catalog, abbreviations, degrees of rarity and preservation, a presentation of coins and banknotes, precious metal values, auction results, and the catalog section for the Austrian and Hungarian parts of the Monarchy. Special chapters are dedicated to the ducats of Franz Joseph I and medallic issues.
The crown currency was introduced in 1892 as part of the major monetary reform of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy. The new currency was based on the crown, which was divided into 100 hellers in the Austrian part, and 100 fillers in the Hungarian part of the Monarchy, respectively. Precisely because of this duality, Austro-Hungarian money from the 1892–1918 period is particularly interesting to collectors, as it encompasses parallel issues with German and Hungarian names, different iconographic solutions, and separate state insignia.
The gold ducats of Franz Joseph I make up a particularly popular area within Austro-Hungarian numismatics. Although many specimens are known to the general public primarily as investment gold coins, they also hold numismatic value. Differences in years, types, preservation, and market demand make them an important part of any serious collection of Austro-Hungarian currency.
This catalog seeks to fill a gap in domestic numismatic literature. Instead of an extensive scientific work, it offers users a clear, practical, and quickly usable manual for the identification and basic valuation of Austro-Hungarian currency. As such, it will be useful to everyone dealing with crowns, the ducats of Franz Joseph I, old Austro-Hungarian money, and those who are just entering the world of numismatics.
The catalog price is 15 EUR + shipping costs.
Shipping costs:
- Croatia – registered mail: 3 EUR
- Croatia – BoxNow parcel locker: 2 EUR
- Slovenia – registered mail: 4 EUR
- Other countries – registered mail: 10 EUR
A commercial discount is possible for larger quantities.
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Author: Zlatko Viščević with AI assistance
