- Imperial design: with double eagle
- Austrian Mint: Restrike
- High gold content: 30.49 g fine gold
- Imperial designFront Emperor Franz Joseph, back the imperial eagle
- Austrian MintBased on historical model, first issued in 1908
- High gold contentAlmost one ounce of gold at a fineness of 900/1,000
- Imperial design: with double eagle
- Austrian Mint: Restrike
- High gold content: 30.49 g fine gold
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The gold of the Habsburgs · Kronen
100 Gold Kronen Austria.The stately imperial gold from Vienna.
The 100 Kronen coin first appeared in 1908, for the 60th jubilee of Franz Joseph I’s reign. These 100 Kronen read 1915.
- Fine gold
- 30.49 g
- Fineness
- 900/1,000
- On the coin
- 1915
The 100 Kronen coin first appeared in 1908, for the 60th jubilee of Franz Joseph I’s reign. These 100 Kronen read 1915.
- Fine gold
- 30.49 g
- Fineness
- 900/1,000
- On the coin
- 1915
Up close
The emperor on 100 Kronen in gold, every detail finely engraved.
Here the coin shows the emperor without a wreath. The portrait is the work of the medallist Stefan Schwartz, and his signature stands below the neck.
The reverse
On the back of the 100 Kronen: the double eagle in all its splendour.
At the top stand C CORONAE and the year MDCCCCXV in Roman numerals, at the bottom 100 COR. and 1915 in figures.
The reverse up close
Value and year both appear twice on this side: in Roman numerals at the top, in Arabic numerals at the bottom.
Kronen from 1892
10, 20 and 100 Kronen.The gold of Austria’s first gold currency.
With the currency reform of 1892 the krone became Austria’s first gold currency, and the 10 and 20 Kronen replaced the gulden. The reverse reads CORONAE, Latin for crowns.
- 1892In August the krone replaces the gulden. It is Austria’s first gold currency.
- 1900Until 1 January 1900 gulden and krone are valid side by side: 2 kronen for 1 gulden.
- 1908For the emperor’s 60th jubilee the 100 Kronen coin joins the family.
- 1915This year stands on the 100 Kronen.
The mint
100 Kronen from Vienna.Struck on the Heumarkt, in the heart of the city.
The mint building on the Heumarkt has stood since 1838. The Münze Österreich is still based here today, and here, in the heart of Vienna, its coins are made.
- 1733Since this year Vienna has had the mint’s engraving academy.
- 1838The mint building on the Heumarkt is completed.
- 1918Since then Vienna has been Austria’s only mint.
All 7 on the shelf
From 4 Florin to 100 Kronen.7 gold coins of the emperor in a row.
In true proportion, by the dimensions of the Münze Österreich, with more fine gold from left to right.
4 Florin2.90 g
10 Kronen3.05 g
1 Ducat3.44 g
8 Florin5.81 g
20 Kronen6.10 g
4 Ducats13.77 g
100 Kronen30.49 gThis pageThe fact sheet
100 Kronen in gold, measure by measure.
- Face value
- 100 Kronen
- Year on the coin
- 1915
- Obverse
- Emperor Franz Joseph I in profile
- Reverse
- Double eagle, value in kronen
- Portrait
- Stefan Schwartz
- Mint
- Münze Österreich, Vienna
- Country
- Austria
- Packaging
- Coin capsule
Dimensions and weights as stated by the Münze Österreich. The year is the one that stands on the coin.
The family
The gold of the Habsburgs.7 coins with Franz Joseph I, struck in Vienna.
Ducats, florin and kronen: 3 families with the emperor’s portrait, all from Vienna.
Kronen
10 Kronen3.05 g fine gold
20 Kronen6.10 g fine gold
100 Kronen30.49 g fine goldThis page
The gold of the Habsburgs
100 Gold Kronen Austria.The heaviest imperial gold of the family.
The emperor’s portrait by Stefan Schwartz in front, the double eagle behind, gold 900/1,000 from Vienna.
100 Gold Corona Austria: nearly one ounce of fine gold featuring the image of the Emperor
- Material / Fineness: Gold with 900/1,000 fineness, the coin contains 30.49 g of fine gold, which amounts to nearly one ounce.
- Design: Emperor Franz Joseph I along with his titles as Emperor and King, complemented by the signature of the medalist.
- Weight and dimensions: 33.88 g gross weight with a diameter of 37 mm, a coin with noticeable weight in the hand.
- Mint: The Austrian Mint strikes this issue of the Corona series.
- Wealth protection: A large amount of gold in a single piece, easy to store and internationally recognized.
The 100 Gold Corona Austria combines two things that investors particularly appreciate about gold coins: a substantial amount of fine gold and a history you can hold in your hand. With 30.49 g of fine gold, the coin contains nearly one ounce of gold and bears the portrait of Emperor Franz Joseph I. This turns a solid investment into a piece of Austrian history at the same time.
The largest coin of the Corona currency
The Corona replaced the Gulden in Austria and was designed as a gold-backed currency. Among its gold coins, the 100 Corona formed the largest denomination. With a fineness of 900/1,000, the coin weighs 33.88 g, of which 30.49 g is pure gold. With a diameter of 37 mm, it sits weightily in the hand while appearing elegant and well-balanced.
The portrait and titles of the Emperor
At the center of the obverse is a profile portrait of Emperor Franz Joseph I. The Latin inscription lists his titles in abbreviated form, from Emperor of Austria to King of Hungary, recalling the many lands of his empire. The coin also bears the signature of the Austrian medalist Stefan Schwartz. The reverse is adorned with the crowned imperial double eagle.
A major building block for your wealth
For investors who want to put larger sums into gold, a coin of this size is especially practical: even with just a few pieces, a substantial gold holding can be built up. In addition, the coin can be purchased as investment gold free of VAT. Each coin is circulated merchandise in bank-standard condition, so minor traces of handling may occur and are entirely normal for historic gold coins.
Gold as a safeguard in uncertain times
Gold is held worldwide by central banks as a reserve to support the stability of the financial system. What applies to central banks also applies, on a smaller scale, to private savings: holding part of one's wealth in gold creates independence from promises made on paper. The 100 Gold Corona Austria is therefore well suited as an inflation hedge for savings you want to protect over many years. It also contributes to crisis protection, as gold offers security in politically and economically turbulent times.
Technical data
- Face value: 100 Corona
- Fine weight: 30.49 g
- Gross weight: 33.88 g
- Fineness: 900/1,000
- Diameter: 37 mm
- Mint: Austrian Mint
- Condition: bank-standard, circulated merchandise
Empires and currencies come and go, the gold in such a coin remains.
Order the 100 Gold Corona Austria from Kettner Edelmetalle and secure part of your wealth in nearly one ounce of imperial gold.
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