Austrian 10 Coronas
Austria used to produce a 10 coronas gold coin. These were issued between 1892 and 1912, bearing their date of issue. In typical Austrian tradition, after the death of Franz Joseph in 1916, official restrikes were issued as commemorative pieces, all bearing the date 1912.
The Corona
The corona as a denomination started with the monetary reform of 1892, and lasted until Austria became a republic in 1918.
Obverse
The bare head, facing right, of Emperor Franz Joseph I
FRANC IOS I D G IMP AUSTR REX BOH GAL ILL ET AP REX HUNG
Reverse
The arms of Austria superimposed upon a crowned double-headed Imperial eagle, with the legend (inscription)
X CORONAE MDCCCCXII
10 1912 COR.
Technical Specifications
| Diameter | Weight | Fineness | Gold Content
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18.95 | 3.3875 | .900 | .0980
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Notes on Table
Diameter = Diameter in millimetres.
Weight = Gross weight in grams.
Fineness = purity of gold alloy.
Gold Content = Actual gold content in troy ounces.
Austrian 10 Coronas
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Prices & Availability
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Date | Grade | Mintage | Availability | Price £ | Price $
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1909 Small Head | almost EF | 2,319,872 | Yes | £130 | $205
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1910 | almost EF | 1,055,387 | Yes | £130 | $205
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Postage & Packing
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Obverse of 1909 Small Head Austrian 10 Coronas
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Reverse of 1909 Austrian 10 Coronas
Obverse of 1910 Austrian 10 Coronas
Reverse of 1910 Austrian 10 Coronas
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