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Austrian Mint · Austria
Austrian Gold 20 Corona
0.196 troy oz — 90% Gold, 10% Coppergoldcurrent
Popular Austro-Hungarian gold trade coin. Official restrikes dated 1915 contain 6.10g fine gold. Widely traded in European bullion markets.
Physical Specifications
| Mass | 6.7751 g |
| Troy Ounces | 0.196 oz |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Edge | reeded |
| Purity | 90% Gold, 10% Copper |
| Fineness | 0.9 |
| Density | 17.2 g/cm³ |
| Face Value | 20 Corona |
| Series | Corona |
| First Minted | 1892 |
Authentication Reference
Use these values to verify an authentic Austrian Gold 20 Corona. All tests can be performed with a digital scale, callipers, and the EON ping tester.
Weight
6.7751grams
Use a 0.001 g digital scale. Calibrate first with a known object (a €2 coin = 8.50g).
Dimensions
Diameter21mm
Thickness1.2mm
Use plastic callipers (not steel — avoid scratching). Or use the camera tool with a bank card as reference (ISO 7810: 85.60mm × 53.98mm).