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Austrian Mint · Austria
Austrian Gold 100 Corona
0.9802 troy oz — 90% Gold, 10% Coppergoldcurrent
Largest Austrian Corona containing nearly 1 oz of fine gold (30.49g). Originally struck for Franz Joseph I's 60th jubilee. Restrikes dated 1915.
Physical Specifications
| Mass | 33.8753 g |
| Troy Ounces | 0.9802 oz |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Thickness | 2.3 mm |
| Edge | reeded |
| Purity | 90% Gold, 10% Copper |
| Fineness | 0.9 |
| Density | 17.2 g/cm³ |
| Face Value | 100 Corona |
| Series | Corona |
| First Minted | 1908 |
Authentication Reference
Use these values to verify an authentic Austrian Gold 100 Corona. All tests can be performed with a digital scale, callipers, and the EON ping tester.
Weight
33.8753grams
Use a 0.001 g digital scale. Calibrate first with a known object (a €2 coin = 8.50g).
Dimensions
Diameter37mm
Thickness2.3mm
Use plastic callipers (not steel — avoid scratching). Or use the camera tool with a bank card as reference (ISO 7810: 85.60mm × 53.98mm).