Austrian 100 Corona Gold Coin (Restrike)
Numismatic art / Currency / Decorative metalwork • Stefan Schwartz (Engraver) / Austrian Mint (Münze Österreich)
Style & Movement
Late Austro-Hungarian Imperial Numismatics / Neoclassical elements
Medium & Technique
90% gold alloy (21.6 karat gold); struck from steel dies with proof-like finish.
Creation Period
Modern official restrike (typically struck between 1915 and 20th century)
Dimensions & Format
Circle format; 37 mm diameter, approximately 33.87 grams (total weight), 0.9802 oz gold content.
Subject Description
The reverse depicts the double-headed eagle of the Austro-Hungarian Empire with the coat of arms. The inscription reads '100 CORONAE MDCCCCXV' and '1915'. The eagle holds the Imperial Sword and the Imperial Orb symbols of power.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Very Good / About Uncirculated (AU); displays some surface contact marks and slight discoloration/toning on the lower left quadrant.
Estimated Market Value
$2,350 - $2,550 (Closely tied to the spot price of 0.98 oz of gold plus a small premium)
Auction Estimate
$2,300 - $2,600
Provenance History
Official restrike issued by the Austrian Mint to provide a reliable gold bullion product; widely distributed as investment gold after 1915.
Art Historical Significance
A symbol of the final years of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. This specific 1915 date is the most famous restrike in the world, originally issued to commemorate the reign of Emperor Franz Joseph I.
Notable Features
Distinctive date '1915' which indicates an official restrike rather than an original circulation strike; highly detailed feathering on the imperial eagle.
Condition Issues
Minor surface scratches (bag marks) and a noticeable orange-toned patina/sulfuration on the lower portion of the reverse design.
Conservation Recommendations
Store in an acid-free PVC-free plastic capsule; avoid handling with bare hands to prevent further skin oil transfer/oxidation; do not clean or polish as it removes numismatic value.