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Between 1908 and 1914, Austria issued large gold coins called Austrian 100 Coronas. The 1915 gold piece was originally minted in both Austria and Hungary, depicting their date of issue. After the death of Austrian Emperor Joseph Franz I in 1916, restrikes of the gold coin were produced as commemorative pieces to honor his reign. When Americans regained the right to own gold in 1974, the Austrian corona was among the first gold bullion coin available. The 1915 gold piece was minted of .900 fine gold (21.6 karat), making them relatively durable. Each coin contains 0.98 oz of gold, slightly less than a troy ounce, has a diameter of 1.37 inches, and weighs 1.19 oz. The obverse of the Austrian corona features the profile of Franz Joseph I, facing to the right. He is often characterized as the last great monarch of Europe. The edges are lettered "Vnitis Viribvs." The reverse of the gold coin depicts the double-headed Imperial eagle of the Hapsburg Empire. The Hapsburg emperors considered themselves entitled to rule the world, which explains the eagle looking both east and west at the same time. Although no longer in production, the Austrian corona is readily available in today's marketplace.Product Key Features
Fineness0.9
CompositionGold
Year1915
Additional Product Features
Ruler NameFranz Joseph I
Reverse DescriptionCrowned Double Eagle, Tail Dividing Value, Date at Bottom
GeoAustria
Diameter37
Obverse DesignerStefan Schwartz
Blockers[Image_Blocked]
Catalog NumberKm# 2819
Sub GeoNot Available
TypeReform Coinage
Country/Region of ManufactureAustria
Obverse DescriptionHead Right
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- 26 Jan, 2016
low mark-up beautiful coin
If your looking to invest in gold the Corona is an excellent choice. I'm a big fan of the Austrian Corona, you can purchase these coins for very little over spot, the Corona is a beautiful coin and that offers exceptional value over American Gold Eagles or Gold Maple Leafs. You can find exceptional values on ebay for this coin if you look hard enough and your patient.Verified purchase: Yes
