Austria 1915 Gold 20 Coronas KM#2818 Uncirculated
We Last Sold This Item For: | $795.00 |
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Last Sold On: | 5/8/2024 |
# Sold In Past 12 Months: | 1 |
Austria 1915 Gold 20 Coronas KM#2818 Uncirculated
Obverse: Bare head of Emperor Franz Joseph I facing right, with the inscription "FRANC IOS I D G IMP AUSTR REX BOH GAL ILL ETC ET AP REX HUNG" (Franz Joseph I, by the Grace of God, Emperor of Austria, King of Bohemia, Galicia, Illyria, etc., and Apostolic King of Hungary).
Reverse: Imperial double-headed eagle with shield on breast. Value "XX CORONAE" and date "MDCCCCXV" (1915) above. "20 1915 COR" below.
Mint: Austrian Mint (Vienna) | Mintmark: None
Purity: 90.00% | Weight: 6.78g | Diameter: 21.00mm | AGW: 0.196ozt
Mintage: Unknown (Restrikes exist)
This is a classic European gold coin from the waning years of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
Historical Context:
Minted during World War I, this coin represents a tumultuous period in European history.
The 20 Coronas gold coin was a significant denomination at the time, used for both domestic and international transactions.
The design reflects the imperial grandeur and heritage of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, with the Emperor's portrait and the double-headed eagle symbolizing power and authority.
SKU: 16926
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