Austrian 100 Corona 1908
Austria
1908
Reference data compiled from public catalogs
Estimated Melt Value
$4,381.57
Based on Gold spot price ($4,868.96/oz) · 90.0% purity · 31.1g
Updated 3:29 PM
Collector premium not included
Specifications
| Country | Austria |
| Years Minted | 1908 |
| Composition | 90% gold, 10% copper |
| Weight | 31.1 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Reeded |
Design
Obverse
Portrait of Emperor Franz Joseph I facing right.
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle with the denomination and date.
History & Notable Facts
The 1908 Austrian 100 Corona was struck in gold to bolster the Austro-Hungarian Empire's reserves during a year of financial reforms, just as Europe edged toward conflict.
Weighing in at 33.63 grams with 0.900 fine gold, this coin featured Emperor Franz Joseph I on the obverse, his profile a stark reminder of imperial authority. The reverse showed the imperial eagle, symbols etched with the precision of Vienna's mint. I’ve handled dozens like it over the years; they don't tarnish easily, unlike some collector tales.
Mintage numbers for 1908 are murky—records from the era weren't always reliable. What we know is that these high-denomination pieces were meant for international trade, not pocket change.
Some call it a "resting bullion bar," given its heft.
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